Agile Developer (Clearance Required)
Kroll · Washington, United States · 3mo ago
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI, Full Scope (FS) Polygraph, and Counterintelligence (CI) investigation (within last 5 years)
This position supports the Distribution Team effort on the ONELOUDER program at Fort Meade, MD, focused on modernizing a legacy operational system using a microservices-based architecture and cutting-edge cloud technologies. The Agile Developer will design, develop, and deliver Java Spring Boot-based microservices on AWS, building REST services and CI/CD pipelines within a classified, on-site operational environment. The role requires an active TS/SCI, a FS Polygraph, and a Counterintelligence (CI) investigation completed within the last 5 years. The incumbent will serve as senior developer who brings proven experience across cloud-native development, CI/CD, and Agile delivery in DoD or IC programs.
At Level 3, this position expects a practitioner with 9+ years of experience (BS) or 7+ years (MS) who operates independently within a team-oriented development environment, contributes across the full software delivery lifecycle, and communicates effectively with both technical peers and program stakeholders. All work is performed on-site in a classified facility at Fort Meade.
This position requires direct employment with EmergeATS (Kroll subsidiary). No sub-to-sub arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
Agile Software Development
Deliver software iteratively within an Agile development model using sprints, continuous delivery, and incremental release practices
Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to define requirements, refine user stories, and maintain delivery momentum
Communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members and program stakeholders throughout the development process
Contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement of team development standards
Full-Stack and Microservices Development
Write Java Spring Boot-based microservice applications utilizing AWS native technologies
Build REST services with Spring capable of filtering and selecting complex data objects
Design and implement microservice architectures that support legacy system modernization objectives
Integrate microservice components with NoSQL and MongoDB datastores using proper query and schema design practices
CI/CD Pipeline Management
Implement CI/CD principles utilizing Maven, GitLab, and GitOps workflows
Build and maintain container-based delivery pipelines using Kubernetes and Docker
Automate build, test, and deployment processes to support continuous delivery of classified software products
Manage version control and branching strategies in GitLab within a multi-developer team environment
Authentication and Security Integration
Implement OAuth/OIDC authentication and authorization patterns within microservice environments
Develop software in accordance with secure coding standards applicable to classified IC environments
Adhere to program-level security policies and contribute to security review processes for software releases
Coordinate with security personnel on software deployment activities within the SCIF environment
Testing and Integration
Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright and Cucumber to support continuous integration
Execute unit, integration, and regression testing across microservice components
Validate REST service outputs and data integrity across distributed system components
Identify and resolve defects, performance issues, and integration failures in classified development environments
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience/combined education in lieu of degree). Master's degree accepted with reduced experience requirement (see below).
Experience: 9+ years of relevant software development experience with a Bachelor's degree, OR 7+ years with a Master's degree, in DoD/IC classified development environments.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI clearance, FS Polygraph, and Counterintelligence Investigation completed within the last 5 years
Proficiency in 2 or more of the following:
Java, Spring Boot, or Python
Microservice architectures
CI/CD tools: AWS tools, Maven, GitLab, GitOps, Kubernetes, Docker
Database design: NoSQL or MongoDB query and schema design
OAuth/OIDC implementation
Test frameworks and automation including Playwright and Cucumber
Desired Skills
Java, Spring Boot, or Python
Microservice architecture design and implementation
CI/CD pipeline tooling (AWS, Maven, GitLab, GitOps, Kubernetes, Docker)
NoSQL and MongoDB query and schema design
OAuth/OIDC implementation experience
Playwright and Cucumber test automation frameworks
Experience modernizing legacy operational systems in IC or DoD environments
Familiarity with classified network and SCIF-based development workflows
Your recruiter will be happy to walk you through your U.S.-specific benefits, which include:
Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.
Please note that benefits may vary by region, department and role. We encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about the specific benefits available for your position.
About Kroll
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The current salary range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000
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