Software Engineer Level 1

Markon is seeking a Software Engineer to support the Fort Meade customer by developing enterprise data processing and knowledge management solutions that enable mission-critical intelligence operations. This role designs and maintains Java-based applications, ETL workflows, and data transformation services that curate and deliver enterprise data for analytical use. Working within a collaborative Agile environment, the role supports modern analytics frameworks, enterprise data integration, and AI-assisted software development to accelerate mission capabilities and engineering efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Develop and support ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes that curate and transform enterprise data for mission applications.
• Build and maintain analytics supporting GhostMachine Portable Map Reduce (PMR) frameworks.
• Develop and support enterprise data flows using Apache NiFi and related data integration technologies.
• Support data ingestion, transformation, validation, and delivery to ensure data quality and operational reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to design, test, deploy, and maintain production software solutions.
• Participate in the AVP process and coordinate with AVG stakeholders to support mission requirements.
• Utilize GitLab and the Atlassian tool suite to support source control, issue tracking, documentation, and Agile development activities.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools, including Claude Code, to improve software development efficiency and engineering workflows.
• Troubleshoot application, data processing, and integration issues while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with this Customer. 
• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of software engineering experience.
• Experience developing applications using Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Experience developing or supporting ETL processes and enterprise data integration workflows.
• Experience with Apache NiFi or comparable enterprise data flow technologies.
• Experience working with GitLab and the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira and Confluence.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with GhostMachine analytics and Portable Map Reduce (PMR) frameworks.
• Familiarity with the AVP process and supporting AVG mission activities.
• Experience supporting enterprise knowledge management or data curation initiatives.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted software development tools, including Claude Code.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community data analytics or mission systems.