Job Description
Senior Software Engineer, Data Dictionary Platform At Intelliforce, we build software that helps mission teams trust the data they use and the systems that depend on it. In this role, you will help design, build, and sustain a Data Dictionary capability that supports metadata specification, storage, and access services across a mission environment. You will work on a platform built around a Java and Spring backend, REST APIs, and a web-based user interface, helping ensure critical data is structured, accessible, and usable where it matters most. You will independently implement features, influence system architecture, and help guide delivery across the full lifecycle in a collaborative Agile environment. The work blends backend engineering, API design, database architecture, and platform delivery, so your impact shows up in both the technical foundation and the day-to-day usability of the system. Because we are a small business, leadership is accessible, communication is direct, and strong engineering gets noticed. Add in long-term stability, strong benefits, and a people-first culture, and this becomes more than another Java role. It is a chance to help shape a platform other systems and teams depend on every day. Design and implement backend services and APIs for a Data Dictionary capability Develop and maintain database schemas and supporting integrations Participate in CI/CD and deployment processes across the platform lifecycle Mentor junior engineers and help strengthen engineering quality across the team Support full lifecycle delivery in a collaborative Agile environment Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, must be active. S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas ~8 or more years of Software Engineering experience ~ Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Engineering or in a field related to Computer Engineering or Computer Science disciplines ~ An additional 4 years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree for a total of 12 years ~3 years of work experience in the SIGINT, IA, or IT domains 3 or more years of Java experience, modern Java preferred ~Strong SQL and database experience, PostgreSQL or equivalent ~ Linux development environment experience ~ Experience collaborating in Agile delivery environments ~ Experience developing software and systems in Java, including J2EE, Java 17 preferred Experience with metadata or schema-driven systems Experience with PostgreSQL and SQL data design Experience with user interface design and testing Experience with web services using REST, XML, and JSON Experience working in Linux environments Experience with deployment pipelines As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact. 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. ~ Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help.