Software Engineering Lead (Java, OpenFGA)
Agile Defense5 months ago
Arlington, VA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$180k - $190k/yr
Responsibilities
- Architect the Java REST API wrapper for OpenFGA integration.
- Lead technical design and development of the OpenFGA authorization service implementation and enterprise integrations.
- 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 and ensure authorization-service security best practices.
- Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance.
- Interface with stakeholders regarding technical requirements and timelines.
- Design, implement, and maintain source code, Infrastructure-as-Code, and Configuration-as-Code; document code, APIs, and technical designs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent GED is required.
- 10 years of software development and integration experience is required.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
- Proven leadership in software development initiatives.
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture.
- Expertise with authentication and authorization frameworks including OAuth, OIDC, and RBAC.
- Solid experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
- Proficiency with core AWS services.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
- Secret clearance is required to start.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement in Rosslyn, Virginia, with onsite work twice per week.
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About Agile Defense
Agile Defense provides IT services and cybersecurity solutions for U.S. defense and federal civilian agencies, including digital transformation, systems integration, C4ISR support, data analytics, and cloud. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the privately held company is owned by Enlightenment Capital and operates across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Its work centers on securing sensitive missions and modernizing government technology environments through managed services and mission-focused engineering.