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Software Engineering Lead (Java, OpenFGA)

Agile Defense · Digital Government · Managed Security · High School Diploma · Secret · Java · 5 months ago
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$180k – $190k per year
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Hybrid (Rosslyn, United States)
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Staff · 10+ years exp
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 15, 2026. Agile Defense scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Agile Defense

Agile Defense is an American government technology services company that has grown rapidly through acquisition into a mid-tier federal contractor, backed by the private equity firm Enlightenment Capital. It provides digital transformation, cloud and infrastructure services, cyber operations, artificial intelligence and mission support to defence, intelligence and civilian agencies, largely through cleared staff embedded with government programme offices. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, it competes in the segment between the very large primes and the small business set-aside contractors, where consolidation has been rapid.
agiledefense.com · HQ: McLean, United States · Digital Government · Managed Security · Cloud Consulting & Migration · IT Consulting & Digital Transformation · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 1998
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Backed by Enlightenment Capital

Requisition #: 1668

Job Title: Software Engineering Lead (Java, OpenFGA)

Location: Hybrid, Rosslyn, VA

Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Job Description

    The Software Engineering Lead will oversee software development and integration for the Client System's software components, including infrastructure, data tools, and user interfaces. Translate system engineering designs into robust software designs, and then design, implement, and maintain source code, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and Configuration-as-Code. Document code, APIs, and technical designs, participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and daily stand-ups, and stay current with emerging technologies and development practices.

    Software Engineering Lead (Java, OpenFGA)

    Lead the technical design and development of the OpenFGA authorization service implementation, ensuring delivery of the Java REST API wrapper and integration across the enterprise.

    Responsibilities:

  • Architect the Java REST API wrapper solution for OpenFGA integration
  • Define technical standards, development practices, and API design patterns
  • Lead sprint planning, code reviews, and technical decision-making
  • Coordinate across development, AWS, and onboarding teams
  • Manage technical risks and dependencies
  • Ensure security best practices for authorization service
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance
  • Interface with stakeholders on technical requirements and timelines

Education Background and Years of Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent(GED) required.
  • 10 years of experience in software development and integration

Required Skills

    Skills

  • Extensive hands on experience with Java and Spring Boot
  • Proven leadership in software development initiatives
  • Strong understanding of microservices architecture
  • Expertise in authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth, OIDC, RBAC)
  • Solid background in designing and implementing RESTful APIs
  • Proficiency with core AWS services
  • Experience with Containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift

Working Conditions

    Onsite twice a week

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