Software Engineer

Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a Software Engineer for an Onsite Assignment in Chantilly, VA

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Software Engineer role supporting the FBI in Chantilly, VA.

The ideal candidate will hold an Active Top-Secret Security Clearance, a Bachelor of Science degree, 5 years of software engineering experience focusing on full-stack development, proficiency in Java, and experience with frameworks like Spring Boot.

If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

HRUCKUS LLC

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is seeking a Software Engineer with Top-Secret Security Clearance for a role supporting the FBI in Chantilly, VA.

Job Description: We seek a Mid-Level Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Chantilly, VA. As part of our team, you will work on both front-end and back-end systems, focusing on building and maintaining cloud-based applications using Java, AWS, and modern web technologies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects while expanding your technical skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain full-stack software applications using Java for back-end services and front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/Angular).
• Leverage AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.) to build and scale cloud-based solutions.
• Contribute to building and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure high-quality, reliable software.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues in production and staging environments.
• Work in an Agile environment with frequent sprints and iterative releases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and improvements.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in software engineering with a focus on full-stack development.
• Proficiency in Java and experience with frameworks like Spring Boot.
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies such as JavaScript (React, Angular, or similar).
• Experience with AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and integration.
• Experience with version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with microservices architecture and design principles.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform).
• Experience with automated testing tools (JUnit, Selenium, etc.).

Details:

• Job Title: Mid-Level Software Engineer
• Location: Chantilly, VA
• Security Clearance: Top-Secret
• Salary: Up to $130,000/year
• Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 3 weeks of PTO (including sick leave). Unused PTO is paid out at the end of the year.
• Holidays: 2 floating holidays and eight public holidays per year.
• Health & Dental Insurance: The company covers 50% of employee health and dental insurance (dependents may be added at an extra cost). Coverage becomes effective after 30 days.
• Life Insurance: Standard Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and life insurance at no cost to full-time employees.
• 401(k) Program: Eligible after 90 days with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Profit Sharing: Employees can participate in the company’s profit-sharing program without requiring personal contributions.
• Commuting and Parking: No reimbursement for commuting or parking expenses.