Java Software Engineer - Fully Cleared

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

At Intelliforce, we build software that directly supports national security missions. In this role, you’ll join a highly collaborative engineering team working on JBlocks, a critical platform that enables accurate, compliant data labeling across multiple mission domains. Your work will strengthen analytic integrity, improve interoperability, and ensure mission data is handled correctly from creation to consumption. You’ll be part of Intelliforce’s core software engineering capability, where technical excellence, ownership, and mission focus are the standard.

Schedule and Work Details

Location: Government or contractor facility in the Ft. Meade, MD area
Schedule: 40 hours per week, normal day-shift hours
Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Might Include

You’ll work alongside experienced developers to design and deliver new JBlocks capabilities that support expanding data labeling requirements across multiple environments. Your day will include writing and enhancing Java-based services, participating in requirements discussions, contributing across the full software lifecycle, and collaborating with engineers, system teams, and customers. You’ll help maintain a single technical baseline while ensuring performance, security, and compliance remain front and center. Code reviews, CI/CD support, and technical documentation are all part of keeping the platform reliable and mission-ready.

Minimum Qualifications

Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances.
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field

• An additional four years of software engineering experience may be substituted for a degree, for a total of seven years

• Experience aligned to Software Engineer I or II labor categories

Required Skills

• Professional experience developing software in Java

• Experience working with REST-based services and PKI concepts

• Hands-on use of GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, and build automation

• Experience developing in Linux environments

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage tasks independently

• Experience engaging customers and interfacing across technical teams

Desired Skills

• Experience collaborating with senior engineers and applying software development best practices

• Familiarity with development in the eVo environment, including tools such as GreyBox

• Experience containerizing applications using Docker

• Experience reviewing, testing, and validating software against design requirements

• Knowledge of EDH 1/2, ISM, CAPCO, and marking standards

• Ability to write clear technical documentation, including wikis, blogs, XML, or HTML

Full Technology Stack

This role works primarily with Java-based backend services supported by REST APIs, PKI integrations, and Linux operating systems. The environment leverages GitLab for source control and CI/CD pipelines, Docker for containerization, and standard DevSecOps tooling. Developers collaborate using modern documentation platforms and work within mission systems governed by strict security, marking, and compliance standards.

Compensation Range: $150,000.00 - $198,000.00 
*The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility. 

Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being. 

At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact. 

We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you: 
 

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because. 

• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees. 

• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now. 

• Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition. 

• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work. 

Ready to grow with purpose? 
At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at [email protected] or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: https://calendly.com/amwolfe-intelliforce-itsg/30min .

Equal Opportunity Matters 
Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. 

Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at [email protected] with your specific request.