Software Developer IV

52262BR Company: GA Intelligence Job Summary: General Atomics Integrated Intelligence Inc. (GA-Intelligence) develops cutting-edge software solutions that transform raw data into actionable intelligence. We specialize in real-time global situational awareness and battle management, processing petabytes of data from hundreds of sources across air, land, and sea. Our systemsu2014including the widely used THRESHER and DRAGONSPELL platformsu2014support tens of thousands of users at all levels of the DoD and Intelligence Community and enable critical decision-making for national security missions. We process hundreds of thousands of observations per minute, operating at the scale of global sensor networks and battlefield telemetry. Our backend architecture leverages technologies like Kafka, AWS, NiFi, and GeoMesau2014the latter of which we designed and open-sourcedu2014to deliver high-throughput, mission-resilient systems that turn streaming data into real-time intelligence. Why GA-Intelligence? At GA-Intelligence, weu2019re not chasing hype or building throwaway demosu2014weu2019re solving complex, mission-critical problems that matter. Unlike younger firms chasing the next funding round, weu2019ve spent decades earning the trust of our users and delivering systems they rely on every day. And unlike traditional defense contractors, weu2019re nimble, privately held, and able to make long-term decisions in the best interest of our customers and our countryu2014not quarterly earnings reports. Our users love our software. Our customers come back because we deliver. And our engineers stay because they get to work on real problems, with real impact, alongside people who care. If you're looking for a place where engineering excellence meets enduring mission, GA-I3 is where you belong. What Youu2019ll Do We are seeking Backend Software Engineers to help build the next generation of global situational awareness and battle orchestration capabilities. Youu2019ll collaborate with cross-functional teamsu2014including UI/UX engineers, mission engineers, data scientists, and product ownersu2014to design and deliver software that is performant, scalable, and tailored to complex user needs. Whether you're integrating multi-source data, optimizing backend services, or shaping how insights reach the end user, your work will directly support operational missions that have real-world impact. What We Believe These values werenu2019t crafted in a branding sessionu2014they were observed and articulated after 35 years of building software that matters. They reflect how we work, what we value in each other, and the kind of impact we want to have. At GA-Intelligence, they arenu2019t aspirationalu2014theyu2019re how we operate. + Solving Meaningful Challenges u2013 Building mission-driven technology that makes a difference + Collaborative Culture u2013 Working as a team to push boundaries and innovate + Technical Excellence u2013 Encouraging continuous learning, curiosity, and efficiency + Idea Meritocracy u2013 Valuing ideas based on impact, not hierarchy If these principles resonate with youu2014not just in theory, but in daily practiceu2014youu2019ll find yourself at home here. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Senior engineers at GA-Intelligence are technical leaders who drive strategy, architecture, and delivery across complex projects. Youu2019ll guide teams in designing scalable systems, ensure high engineering standards, and play a key role in shaping long-term technical direction. In addition to building and maintaining critical backend infrastructure, youu2019ll serve as a mentor, decision-maker, and trusted voice both within the team and with external stakeholders. + Lead development activities + Lead the successful design, implementation, and delivery of high-impact backend software solutions + Guide long-term planning efforts and influence technical roadmaps for backend services and system architecture so they align with organizational goals, operational requirements, and product strategy + Collaborate externally + Represent GA-I3 as a senior technical point of contact for customers, partners, and other engineering teams + Coordinate software deployments and upgrades across distributed environments, including DoD and IC networks + Evaluate and implement cross-platform deployment strategies, ensuring compliance with integration and security standards + Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on high-visibility technical initiatives that span multiple teams and domains + Engineer performant solutions + Contribute to system-wide performance tuning and reliability improvements, identifying architectural risks and proposing mitigation strategies + Build the team + Develop mentoring structures and contribute to onboarding, skill development, and growth paths for less experienced engineers + Mentor mid-level and junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, ownership, and technical excellence + Provide technical leadership across the full development lifecycle, including design reviews, coding standards, and testing practices We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Job ID#: 52262BR Job Category: Engineering Travel Percentage Required: 0% - 25% Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Salary State: Colorado Clearance Level: Top Secret (current SCI access with CI Poly) Pay Range Low: 105,890 City: Aurora Clearance Required?: Yes Pay Range High: 189,545 Recruitment Posting Title: Cleared Senior Software Engineer Job Qualifications: + Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in computer science, information systems or related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. + Deep expertise in Java and/or other backend languages (e.g., Scala, Go) + Demonstrated technical leadership in cross-functional engineering efforts + Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience working directly with customers or stakeholders PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: + Proven experience architecting and scaling distributed systems + Deep expertise in backend architecture, distributed systems, and service design + Experience with performance tuning and high-availability system design + Familiarity with Kafka, NiFi, GeoMesa, AWS, or other cloud-native technologies + Experience leading incident response, root cause analysis, and operational improvements + Ability to interface directly with customers and senior stakeholders + Experience working in the DoD or Intelligence Community US Citizenship Required?: Yes Experience Level: Senior (8+ years) Relocation Assistance Provided?: Yes Workstyle: Onsite

Created: 2025-12-12