JAVA Software Engineer
SMX
About the role
The SMX Space and Intelligence (S&I) Business Unit (BU) is on the ground floor across the future remote sensing ecosystem for all orbital regimes (LEO, MEO, HEO, and GEO). We build, integrate, and operationally support our customers’ emerging space-ground systems to include real-time data processing frameworks, sensor data processing, and data visualization. We are teamed with the most passionate companies in industry, dedicated to bringing best-of-breed capabilities to address our customers’ most pressing needs.
SMX has an immediate opportunity for a JAVA Software Engineer Perform microservice software development using Java, C++, and/or Python in an Agile SW Development paradigm The successful candidate will interface with and help build full stack web applications using Java, C++, Python, and cloud technologies.
Position location is at customer’s location, on-site in Boulder, CO, 5 days per week.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Work with the following software development lifecycle concepts: Agile, DevSecOps, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Deployment (CD) making use of Gitlab, test automation, and other tools.
Assist in the definition and implementation of commercial cloud-based development environment configurations
Perform unit-level software testing for all assigned features and support integration testing as applicable to those features
Provide leadership / mentorship of technical teams
Work collaboratively in a cross-discipline environment with both internal and external customers to maintain a positive and productive work environment
Provide tasking and technical direction to junior engineers, and review work products at multiple levels Develop / maintain training materials
Required Skills & Experience
Clearance required: TS/SCI
JAVA
Desired Skills & Experience
Test Automation
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$110,000—$155,000 USD
Responsibilities
- Develop microservices and full-stack web applications using Java, C++, Python, and cloud technologies.
- Work within Agile and DevSecOps software development lifecycles, including CI/CD.
- Configure commercial cloud-based development environments.
- Perform unit testing and support integration testing.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
- Direct junior engineers and review technical work products.
- Collaborate with internal and external customers and maintain training materials.
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance required.
- Java software development experience.
- Experience with Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD, GitLab, and test automation.
- Ability to provide technical direction and mentorship.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid leave
- Retirement benefits
- Learning and development opportunities
Skills mentioned
About SMX
SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, C2S Consulting Group, Creoal Consulting, Outside Analytics, or cBEYONData. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face. SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements. Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.