Forward Deployed Software Engineer
CACI International Inc
Chantilly, VA, US
Full-Time
$69,100
RemoteExecutive
The Opportunity:
This positionwill play a key role in delivering secure, modern, andmission criticalsoftware capabilities. This role supports Agile/Scrum teams embedded alongsidepartnerorganizationswithinclassified 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 andperformance criticalgovernment environments.
Responsibilities:
Supportmission criticalsystem deployments in restricted,ai rgapped, 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 DockerDesktop, Kubernetes, andArgoCD.
Deep understanding of REST APIs, messaging layers, andreal-timefeatures (WebSockets,event-drivenprocessing).
Participate fully in Agile development activities: dailystandups, sprint planning, demos, retrospectives, design reviews, and peer code reviews.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated build/deployment processes using GitLab,Jenkinsor similar systems.
Operate within AWS, OpenStack, and hybridon-prem“cloudlike” government environments.
Collaborate with DevOps, UX, andfull-stackteammates to ensure reliable, secure, and performant software delivery.
Assistin troubleshooting distributed systems,identifyingroot causes, and implementing sustainable fixesand supporting the entire software lifecycle.
Qualifications:
Required:
Active TS/SCI security clearance
3+ years of related software engineering experience.
Hands-on experience with frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) and modern JavaScript/TypeScript patterns.
Experience developing distributed microservices using Java frameworks such as Spring Boot orQuarkus.
Understanding of containerization, orchestration (Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation concepts.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines,Git basedworkflows, and automated testing.
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS oron-premiseequivalents).
Experience working in Agile orSAFe alignedteams.
Ability tooperateeffectively within secure, controlled, and collaborative engineering environments.
Exposure toArgoCDWorkflows orevent drivenmicroservice architecture
Experience working inair gappedor multinetwork deployment environments
Desired:
Adjudicated Polygraph
Python scripting for automation, tooling, or data workflows
Experience with ELKstack(Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, Loki,Open Telemetry
Knowledge ofmission planning, visualization, orground segmentsoftware systems
Understanding ofcloudnativesecurity controls andDevSecOpsprinciples
Prior experience supporting government ornational securitysoftware programs
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:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$69,100-$141,500CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.