Job Title: Forward Deployed Software Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
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The Opportunity:
This position will play a key role in delivering secure, modern, and mission‑critical software capabilities. This role supports Agile/Scrum teams embedded alongside partner organizations within classified development environments. The engineer will contribute across the full software lifecycle—from requirements refinement and design through development, deployment, testing, and sustainment—in highly regulated and performance‑critical government environments.
Responsibilities:
- Support mission‑critical system deployments in restricted, air‑gapped, and classified environments.
- Develop scalable, modern software applications using technologies such as React, Angular, TypeScript, Java (Spring Boot/Quarkus), and microservice architectures.
- Support the creation and integration of containerized services using Docker Desktop, Kubernetes, and ArgoCD.
- Deep understanding of REST APIs, messaging layers, and real‑time features (WebSockets, event‑driven processing).
- Participate fully in Agile development activities: daily standups, sprint planning, demos, retrospectives, design reviews, and peer code reviews.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated build/deployment processes using GitLab, Jenkins or similar systems.
- Operate within AWS, OpenStack, and hybrid on‑prem “cloud‑like” government environments.
- Collaborate with DevOps, UX, and full‑stack teammates to ensure reliable, secure, and performant software delivery.
- Assist in troubleshooting distributed systems, identifying root causes, and implementing sustainable fixes and supporting the entire software lifecycle.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- 5+ years of related software engineering experience
- Hands‑on experience with front‑end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) and modern JavaScript/TypeScript patterns.
- Experience developing distributed microservices using Java frameworks such as Spring Boot or Quarkus.
- Understanding of containerization, orchestration (Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation concepts.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git‑based workflows, and automated testing.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or on‑premise equivalents).
- Experience working in Agile or SAFe‑aligned teams.
- Ability to operate effectively within secure, controlled, and collaborative engineering environments.
- Exposure to ArgoCD Workflows or event‑driven microservice architecture
- Experience working in air‑gapped or multi‑network deployment environments
Desired:
- Adjudicated Polygraph
- Python scripting for automation, tooling, or data workflows
- Experience with ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
- Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry
- Knowledge of mission‑planning, visualization, or ground‑segment software systems
- Understanding of cloud‑native security controls and DevSecOps principles
- Prior experience supporting government or national‑security software programs
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$94,400 - $198,200
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
