Experience required

No degree: 24+ years
Bachelor's: 20+ years

About the company

Join Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group

Wouldn't you like to join an award-winning company that puts you first? Many companies say they are employee-centric with a family-first culture, but it takes more than words to mean it. As you can tell from our awards, we mean it!

If it wasn't for our baked-in culture and family inclusivity, the following awards wouldn't have even been possible.


	Our commitment is to continuously improve the quality of life of our team. For the second time, Intelliforce has been recognized as a Best Place to Work, and this time we were First Place! This award is evidence of our commitment.
	Our company culture fosters a workplace that every company wishes it could achieve. We always put our employees and their families first, and this INC. Best Work Places award proves it. Without our employees, Intelliforce would be nothing.

So, what are you waiting for??? Take that first step to a better career with Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group! Your next chapter is just a click away.

About the role

Lead Software Engineer (Prime)

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full Time

Mid Level

Responsibilities

Lead a team of software and DevOps engineers delivering secure, reliable, mission-focused solutions.
Design, build, and enhance Java and Spring-based microservices in a modern containerized environment.
Develop and maintain Apache NiFi workflows, including custom processors, to support data ingestion and processing at scale.
Work with DevOps teams to improve throughput, expand cluster capacity, and keep pace with growing data volume and velocity.
Support production systems through Tier 2 and Tier 3 troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution.
Use Linux command line tools to investigate issues, manage services, and support daily engineering operations.
Improve platform stability, observability, and performance using tools like Grafana and Prometheus.
Help build a team culture centered on strong engineering, shared ownership, and reliable delivery.

Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances.
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas.
Experience: 20 years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four additional years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Additional Experience: 5 years of demonstrated cloud experience with distributed, scalable big data stores such as HBase, CloudBase or Accumulo, BigTable, or similar technologies. Experience with MapReduce tools such as Hadoop, Hive, or Pig. Experience with HDFS. Experience with serialization methods such as JSON or BSON

Required Skills

Experience serving as a technical lead on a complex product or capability.
Experience leading software engineers and DevOps engineers in delivering solutions to mission customers.
Strong experience working in Linux command line environments.
Experience developing microservices using Java and Spring.
Experience developing and maintaining NiFi workflows, including custom processors.
Experience partnering with DevOps teams to scale processing clusters in response to increased data demands.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containerd.
Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
Experience using monitoring and observability tools including Grafana and Prometheus.
Experience using Git for version control.

Desired Skills

Experience with CI/CD practices and tools such as GitLab CI and ArgoCD.
Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch for indexing and retrieval.
Additional experience with NiFi for dataflow management and ingestion.
Experience working with the Amazon HCI platform.
Strong debugging, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in an Agile environment and across a multidisciplinary team.

Compensation

Posted Annualized Salary: $196,000 – $252,000

Benefits

Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being.

At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact.

We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you:

Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

Ready to grow with purpose?

At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at careers@intelliforce-itsg.com or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: https://calendly.com/amwolfe-intelliforce-itsg/30min .

Accommodations

Equal Opportunity Matters

Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at Recruiting@intelliforce-itsg.com with your specific request.