Senior Java Developer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026.
Description
PLEX Solutions, A Part of Markon is looking for a motivated Senior Analytic Developer to support the exciting Analytic Solutions mission. The developer will partner with analysts, mission stakeholders, and fellow developers to create and evolve analytic capabilities that help identify targets, behaviors, and emerging discovery opportunities. This role combines hands-on software development with rapid prototyping, analytic tradecraft, cloud integration, and close collaboration with mission users. The developer will evaluate existing analytics, develop new approaches, and integrate complementary techniques to deliver capabilities greater than any individual analytic alone.
Responsibilities
- Mission Focus: Develop, enhance, and deploy software supporting target discovery and mission analytics. Work directly with analysts and customer stakeholders to understand analytic needs, capture tradecraft, and transform manual techniques into automated analytics and repeatable workflows. Build prototypes, evaluate existing analytic capabilities for applicability and performance, and integrate complementary techniques to improve discovery outcomes. Respond to evolving mission priorities and world events by rapidly adapting and delivering analytic solutions.
- Technical Proficiency: Design, develop, test, integrate, document, and deploy analytic software using sound software engineering practices. Develop reusable solutions, manage code configurations, perform comprehensive unit and integration testing, and participate in peer design and code reviews. Incorporate analytics into approved cloud architectures and work with enterprise hosting, storage, and development environments. Evaluate analytic code for compatibility, performance, strengths, and limitations prior to integration. Support the complete lifecycle of analytic capabilities from prototype through operational deployment, sustainment, and continued evolution. Develop supporting technical documentation and work with analysts to capture and communicate analytic tradecraft.
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in computer science
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
- Demonstrated expertise developing production software in Java, with experience designing, testing, debugging, integrating, and maintaining complex software applications.
- Experience translating mission or user needs into technical solutions and collaborating with analysts, developers, and technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of customer corporate tools and data repositories. Experience with Maven, Query Time Analytics, and JavaScript. Knowledge of DataXplorer and experience working with geolocation data.
Salary Range
USD $120,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.Overview
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.