Job Details

Software Engineer

Location: Newport News, VA - 100% onsite

Overview:

• The Global Command and Control System–Joint (GCCS-J) is the Department of Defense's (DoD) joint command and control system of record. It provides a unified view of the battlespace, enabling joint and multinational operations. The program focuses on sustaining and enhancing three key product areas: Situational Awareness, Infrastructure, and Intelligence. GCCS-J supports the Warfighter by integrating new capabilities, improving system efficiency, and reducing deployment costs through agile development and continuous improvement.

Position Summary:

• We are seeking a Software Engineer with strong knowledge of the full software development life cycle to support the GCCS-J program. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent technical and communication skills who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow Agile development practices across the full SDLC: requirements, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance
• Lead independent technical investigations and recommend solutions to integrate new capabilities
• Develop and maintain Java-based software, including documentation, unit tests, and static code analysis remediation
• Review and improve code quality through peer feedback and best practice implementation
• Collaborate with geographically distributed development teams
• Deliver high-quality software on time and within budget
• Support integration of GCCS-J into new baselines and deployments

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship with an Interim Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Java and object-oriented programming
• Experience with build tools (e.g., Maven)
• Understanding of unit testing and test plan development
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with languages such as C, C++, C#, .NET, Python, Perl, Ansible, JavaScript
• Familiarity with frameworks like Spring and Vue.js
• Experience with Git, JIRA, Jenkins, and other development tools
• Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker, OCI), orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm), and virtualized environments
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, automated testing, and performance testing
• Understanding of STIGs, application security, and networking
• Experience with Linux and Windows administration
• Background in C2 systems, military intelligence, or strategic planning
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is a plus