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Software Engineer (Java, OpenFGA)

Rosslyn, VAHybrid

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About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

About this role

About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1669
Job Title: Software Engineer (Java, OpenFGA)
Location: Hybrid, Rosslyn, VA
Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Job Description

In this role, you will build distributed backend services and durable APIs that support a modern Hub‑and‑Spoke architecture. Your work will play a key role in advancing operational AI, enabling mission systems, enterprise governance, agentic AI, and scalable delivery.
Software Engineer (Java, OpenFGA)

Contribute to the development of the OpenFGA wrapper service and supporting tools, writing clean, maintainable code under guidance of senior engineers.
Design, develop, and maintain backend microservices and distributed systems to support enterprise AI operations.
You will be responsible for building and maintaining microservices that integrate seamlessly with cloud-native platforms, ensuring continuous monitoring and high reliability across all operational workflows. Build and optimize APIs and event-driven architectures for scalable and reliable data flow.

Responsibilities
  • Implement API endpoints and business logic for wrapper service
  • Develop features for OpenFGA data model management
  • Write unit tests and integration tests
  • Debug and resolve software defects
  • Assist with documentation and code examples
  • Participate in code reviews and team ceremonies
  • Support onboarding team with technical questions
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements

    • Education Background

  • High School Diploma or equivalent(GED) required.

    • Years of Experience

    10+ years

    Required Skills


    Skills
  • Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
  • Background designing and implementing RESTful APIs
  • Proficiency with core AWS services

    • Preferred Skills

  • Experience in a fast-paced and mission-focused environment, requiring you to collaborate closely with teams specializing in AI, DevSecOps, data engineering, platform engineering, and cybersecurity
  • Familiarity with frameworks and tools like Django, NATS, Kafka, Redis, ClickHouse, OpenTelemetry, OpenRouter, and LiteLLM will be highly advantageous as you design and implement scalable, observable, and secure solutions
  • Experience with any of the following technologies: Django, NATS, Kafka, Redis, ClickHouse, OpenTelemetry, OpenRouter, and LiteLLM

    • Working Conditions

    Onsite twice a week in Rosslyn, VA

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