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Software Engineer - NPES

TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group

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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$114,000
Engineering - Systems
Bellevue, NE (On-Site/Office)

Software Engineer – NPES (Onsite, Secret Clearance Required)

Location: Bellevue, NE (3200 Samson Way, 68123)
Placement Type: Contract (5 Years)
Pay Range: $55–$65/hour (W2)
Work Environment: 100% Onsite, Monday–Friday
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret DoD Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)

About the Role:
TEKsystems is partnering with a government integrator to support a long term, mission critical United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) program. We are seeking Software Engineers with strong Java development skills to join an Agile, highly collaborative team working on the Nuclear Planning and Execution System (NPES)—the nation’s only survivable automated command and control system supporting global strategic operations.
This is an onsite position supporting both Northrop Grumman and Offutt AFB locations. Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and be available for full-time onsite work.

Responsibilities:
• Develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based software within a cross-functional Scrum team.
• Participate in acceptance criteria development and Agile ceremonies.
• Implement modern software engineering best practices, CI/CD, DevOps, and automated testing.
• Utilize Angular, HTML, and CSS for front-end web development.
• Use Git/Mercurial for source control and work within Linux and Windows environments.
• Contribute to documentation, integration activities, and automation through COTS tools.
• Collaborate within an open, Agile work environment with core hours of 9:00–3:00.

Required Qualifications:
• Active Secret DoD Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship (required due to clearance requirements)
• Strong experience with Java development
• Experience with Angular, HTML, CSS
• Solid understanding of object-oriented development
• Familiarity with:
o Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP)
o CI/CD pipelines
o Git or Mercurial version control
o Linux and Windows OS
o Microsoft Office Tools

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Skills:
• Experience supporting mission-critical government systems
• Exposure to NPES or other command-and-control systems
• DevOps tooling and automation experience

Why This Role?
• Work on high visibility, mission critical systems supporting national security
• Opportunity to upgrade to TS or TS/SCI
• Newer technology stack & Agile delivery environment
• Highly collaborative, modern development culture

Work Environment:
• 100% onsite – Bellevue, NE
• Collaborative, Agile atmosphere
• Standard 40-hour work week; occasional flex scheduling (4x10s possible)

Project Background:
This role supports USSTRATCOM’s NPES system, a vital tool used for nuclear deterrence and strategic operations planning.

Benefits:
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 
• Medical, dental & vision 
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available 
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) 
• Short and long-term disability 
• Health Spending Account (HSA) 
• Transportation benefits 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) 

Compliance Requirements
• Drug test required
• Background check required
• Active Secret clearance required
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