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Independent Software Engineer with Security Clearance

The MASY GroupArlington, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 28, 2026

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Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Arlington, VA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
AWSC#Java

Job Description

The Mission The MASY Group is seeking an experienced full-stack Software Engineer to support the continued development and expansion of MASY'S video training platform. It is a Java/JavaFX desktop application deployed on both Windows and macOS, with synchronized multi-angle video playback. The application performs well on Mac but has shown inconsistent performance on Windows – particularly pertaining to skipping and video playback.

We are evaluating the best path forward, whether stabilizing the existing architecture, selectively retooling components, or transitioning to a more sustainable technology stack. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who can independently evaluate the existing codebase, recommend a practical technical path forward, and support ongoing development and video playback optimization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess, develop, and maintain the existing Windows Java/JavaFX desktop application, with immediate emphasis on Windows performance.
  • Package and deploy the application for use in locked-down government environments, including installation from the cloud or removable media.
  • Build and optimize synchronized multi-camera video playback across multiple camera angles, including seeking, scrubbing, encoding, compression, streaming, and audio integration, and recommend end-user hardware/GPU minimum requirements.
  • Design and maintain AWS infrastructure using EC2/containers, S3, CloudFront, IAM, and KMS, supporting secure content storage, upload, and distribution for potential deployment in AWS GovCloud.
  • Develop backend capabilities supporting software licensing, seat management, administration, student metrics, and reporting.
  • Maintain and enhance exiting mapping and GPS tracking functionality supporting live team and exercise views.
  • Apply secure software-development practices aligned with government cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
Required Qualifications
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Strong professional software-development experience.
  • Experience developing and troubleshooting Windows desktop applications.
  • Experience working with Java desktop applications; JavaFX experience strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience optimizing video playback, encoding, compression, or synchronization.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, including S3, CloudFront, IAM, and compute services.
  • Experience developing backend services, APIs, and databases.
  • Ability to independently assess, design, troubleshoot, and deliver production software.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting desktop applications across both Windows and macOS
  • Experience with multi-stream video technologies such as FFmpeg, GStreamer, or similar frameworks.
  • Experience with C#/.NET, or similar technologies for potential future modernization.
  • Experience with AWS GovCloud.
  • Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, DoD impact levels, or similar government compliance frameworks.
  • Experience with GIS, GPS data, or mapping libraries.

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