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Site Reliability - Java Springboot Applications

PeratonMcLean, VAL6 LeadSeptember 15th, 2026
Overview In this role you will support a high-performing SRE team delivering a next-gen SDA I&W system for intelligence and DoD customers. You will keep Java Spring Boot services and distributed systems resilient in classified environments, driving incident response, automation, and continuous improvements. You’ll contribute to secure CI/CD pipelines, observability enhancements, and deployment of containerized data-processing tech. This is a mission-focused opportunity to shape mission-critical infrastructure on a prominent national security program. Compensation / Benefitsheavily subsidized benefits25 days of PTOgenerous PTO capeligible for bonus plan ResponsibilitiesMonitor and troubleshoot Java Spring Boot applications and distributed services in classified environmentsInvestigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, implement fixes, and pursue service improvementsDevelop, enhance, and maintain application code, automation, and tooling to boost performance and maintainabilitySupport CI/CD pipelines in classified environments to ensure secure, repeatable software deliveryManage source code repositories and branching strategies using GitLab and BitbucketPerform system upgrades, patching, configuration management, and release activities with minimal mission impactCollaborate with development teams to improve observability (logging, monitoring, alerting, performance tuning)Support deployment, administration, and troubleshooting of Kubernetes, Kafka, NiFi, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, ArgoCDParticipate in Agile ceremonies to enable rapid delivery of mission capabilitiesCreate and maintain technical documentation and operational runbooksEngage in review boards and release readiness activities to meet mission requirementsProvide after-hours on-call support as needed Key requirementsBachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience or Master’s with 3+ years of experienceTS clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to pass polygraph within 30 days (contract requires TS/SCI with poly)Experience in SRE, DevOps, Systems Engineering or Software Engineering rolesExperience supporting and maintaining Java Spring Boot applicationsExperience writing code for new or enhanced applications using back-end and front-end languagesExperience with CI/CD pipelines for classified environments and Agile methodologiesExperience with Bitbucket and GitLabAbility to provide after-hours call-in supportStrong troubleshooting, diagnosis, and issue resolution for software, via phone or emailDOD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or equivalent certifications; IAT III preferredPreferred: active TS/SCI with poly; NiFi, Kafka, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, ArgoCD; technical documentation and release managementProblem-solving under pressureCollaborative and cross-functional teamworkEffective communication with customers and teamsJava Spring BootCI/CD in classified environmentsGitLab and Bitbucket