Software Engineer IV (Principal Software Engineer)

This position requires active U.S. national security clearance and/or the ability to obtain one. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link: https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/jobaids/personnel/Receive_and_Maint_Sct_Clnc.pdf Additionally, travel may be required to customer and subcontractor sites as well as other office locations. This position is with Forward Slope, Inc. an Accelint company. Accelint is dedicated to delivering mission-critical technology and defense solutions that accelerate innovation, readiness, and national security outcomes. Company Summary: Are you looking to grow your career with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance? Forward Slope is a fast-growing, global engineering firm with over 22 years of excellence in the Department of Defense (DoD) industry. We are proud to offer outstanding benefits, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for both educational and professional development. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful work in a fast-paced environment and be part of a company that truly invests in its people, Forward Slope wants you on our team. Job Description: Forward Slope Inc. currently has one (1) full-time opening for a Software Engineer IV (Principal Software Engineer). This position is hybrid located in San Diego, CA and typically requires, on-site work of 3 days per week. This position has the option to work a 9/80 schedule, which is a compressed work schedule, with alternate Fridays off. Forward Slope, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic software engineer to provide modern software development and sustainment of full-stack web applications for the Department of Defense (DoD). Day-to-day efforts include working with highly talented professionals and subject matter experts to support mission-critical software systems that provide US Navy warfighters with the tools and resources for successfully planning and executing missions. Required Qualifications: • Currently hold an active US security clearance or be able to obtain one • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physics • 12+ years of demonstrated full-stack software development experience with: • Object-oriented programming (e.g., Java, Python, C#, C++) • UI development with modern web technologies (e.g., Node.js, React, Angular) • RDBMS database design (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle DB, MySQL) and data access layer design patterns • REST and Pub-Sub (e.g. Kafka, WebSockets) cloud-native microservices using standard structured data formats (e.g. JSON, XML) • Source Code Management (e.g., Git) • Containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) • CI/CD automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Tekton) • OpenID Connect (OIDC) / OAuth 2.0 • Microservice observability frameworks (e.g. OpenTelemetry, Jaeger, Micrometer) • Software build dependency management principles and tools (e.g. Artifactory/Nexus, Maven/Gradle/Make) • Experience with leading, supervising, and mentoring staff, leveraging software design principles and best practices • Experience with Agile software development • Experience with enterprise software architectureDesired Qualifications: • Software engineering experience with: • Automated testing (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) • Application Security analysis and vulnerability mitigation (e.g., SonarQube, Coverity, JFrog X-Ray, ZAP, Black Duck Software Risk Manager) • Java Quarkus 3.x Runtime • React Redux • Material UI React Components • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (e.g. ArcGIS, GeoServer) data management and rendering • CompTIA Security+ CertificationSalary Range: • $150,000-$200,000*Job Type: • Full-Time Salary/ExemptClearance Information:Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment. EEOC & Know Your Rights:Accelint companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. We ensure that all employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. For more information about your rights, please review the "Know Your Rights" poster from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). ADA:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation within the application and selection process, please [email protected]. E-Verify:Accelint companies utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility to work in the United States. Verification occurs after the employee has been hired and completes the Form I-9. • Salary Range: The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors.Benefits Include: • Paid Time Off • Paid Company Holidays • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • Optional HSA and FSA • Base and Voluntary Life Insurance • Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance • 401k Matching • Employee Assistance Program