Forward Deployed Software Engineer

About the role

This position will play a key role in delivering secure, modern, and mission‑critical software capabilities. This role supports Agile/Scrum teams embedded alongside partner organizations within classified development environments. The engineer will contribute across the full software lifecycle-from requirements refinement and design through development, deployment, testing, and sustainment-in highly regulated and performance‑critical government environments.

Responsibilities

• Support mission‑critical system deployments in restricted, air‑gapped, and classified environments.
• Develop scalable, modern software applications using technologies such as React, Angular, TypeScript, Java (Spring Boot/Quarkus), and microservice architectures.
• Support the creation and integration of containerized services using Docker Desktop, Kubernetes, and ArgoCD.
• Deep understanding of REST APIs, messaging layers, and real‑time features (WebSockets, event‑driven processing).
• Participate fully in Agile development activities: daily standups, sprint planning, demos, retrospectives, design reviews, and peer code reviews.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated build/deployment processes using GitLab, Jenkins or similar systems.
• Operate within AWS, OpenStack, and hybrid on‑prem "cloud‑like" government environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps, UX, and full‑stack teammates to ensure reliable, secure, and performant software delivery.
• Assist in troubleshooting distributed systems, identifying root causes, and implementing sustainable fixes and supporting the entire software lifecycle.

Requirements

• Required:
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• 5+ years of related software engineering experience
• Hands‑on experience with front‑end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) and modern JavaScript/TypeScript patterns.
• Experience developing distributed microservices using Java frameworks such as Spring Boot or Quarkus.
• Understanding of containerization, orchestration (Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation concepts.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git‑based workflows, and automated testing.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or on‑premise equivalents).
• Experience working in Agile or SAFe‑aligned teams.
• Ability to operate effectively within secure, controlled, and collaborative engineering environments.
• Exposure to ArgoCD Workflows or event‑driven microservice architecture
• Experience working in air‑gapped or multi‑network deployment environments
• Desired:
• Adjudicated Polygraph
• Python scripting for automation, tooling, or data workflows
• Experience with ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry
• Knowledge of mission‑planning, visualization, or ground‑segment software systems
• Understanding of cloud‑native security controls and DevSecOps principles
• Prior experience supporting government or national‑security software programs
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• What You Can Expect:
• A culture of integrity.
• At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
• An environment of trust.
• CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
• A focus on continuous growth.
• Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
• Pay Range :
• The proposed salary range for this position is:
• $94,400 - $198,200
• CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual o

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title: Forward Deployed Software Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental US * * *

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