Position Title: Senior Software Engineer, Web Team
Location: Remote, although Candidates must be based in the United States
Clearance Requirement: Must have a U.S. Secret Security Clearance at minimum
Employment type: Full Time
Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big, slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally improves the world. We build advanced software solutions for government and military missions, applying agile development and user-centered design to solve complex, mission-critical problems.
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Tactical Command & Control (C2) line of business. In this role, you will build mission-critical software supporting Defense and Homeland Security customers. You’ll work on systems that ingest, process, and present high-volume, real-time operational data, enabling decision-making from the global to the local level. This role is for engineers who thrive on ownership, collaboration, and delivering real-world impact.
This position requires an Active U.S. Secret Clearance.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices using modern frameworks (e.g., Spring)Build and manage containerized applications using Docker or equivalent technologiesDesign, develop, and maintain a large-scale enterprise React applicationWrite high-quality unit and integration tests using JUnit and JestSupport system integration, testing, and validation prior to operational releaseAssist with cyber hardening to ensure software meets required security and compliance standardsDevelop and maintain internal tools that support product development and deliveryCollaborate closely with cross-functional teammates to solve complex technical problemsContinuously improve code quality, performance, and maintainabilityTake ownership and deliver results in fast-moving, mission-driven environments
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
6+ years of professional software development experienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)Hands-on experience developing applications using the Spring Java frameworkExperience building front-end applications using ReactJS or AngularDesigned and implemented solutions using RESTful APIs and WebSocketsWorked with modern development and build tools including: Git, Jenkins, Gradle, Node.js, DockerBuilt large, complex UI forms with strong validation logicDeveloped software in Linux-based environmentsContributed meaningfully to team-based software projects from design through delivery
EVEN BETTER
Experience using Git-based workflows (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Stash) on large-scale projectsCI/CD experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Maven, Gradle, NPM, YarnExperience using TypeScript in large or enterprise codebasesContributions to open-source projects or externally published softwareExperience working in Agile/Scrum development environmentsProven success in fast-paced, delivery-focused teamsStrong verbal and written communication skillsFamiliarity with UML or architectural modeling methodologiesExperience with Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) or related C2 systemsComfort producing technical documentation and diagrams (e.g., Visio)
