Software Engineer (Java/React) with Security Clearance

Software Engineer Location: College Park, MD / Hybrid Remote Pay: $132.50/hr W2 OR $157/hr 1099 Contract: 12 months Clearance: Active Secret required Overview We are seeking a Software Engineer to join a defense-focused engineering team supporting modern software design, API development, DevSecOps practices, and real-time/combat system projects. This role is hybrid remote based in College Park, MD and requires an active Secret clearance. The ideal candidate will have strong full-stack development experience with React, C++, Java, API development, Linux/WSL, containerized deployments, CI/CD, and AWS. Key Responsibilities * Build and enhance frontend user interfaces using React, including hooks, functional components, and state management libraries * Design, develop, and maintain backend services * Implement responsive UI components and follow UI/UX best practices * Integrate frontend components with design systems and backend APIs * Apply modern software design patterns and UI frameworks * Develop, test, and deploy code in Linux/WSL environments * Support containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes * Write and maintain automated UI tests * Collaborate in Agile development environments * Participate in code reviews and team-based software engineering activities Basic Qualifications * 5+ years of professional software development experience * Active Secret clearance required * Proficiency with C++ and Java * Hands-on frontend development experience with React * Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs * Working knowledge of DevSecOps practices * Experience with Agile development, CI/CD, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes * Experience with automated testing tools * Comfortable using IDEs and development tools such as VSCode, Eclipse, or NetBeans * Proficiency developing, building, and debugging applications in Linux/WSL environments * Practical experience with AWS services * Ability to work in a hybrid remote environment based in College Park, MD Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Cosmos or similar mission planning / analysis tools * Experience with real-time or combat systems and associated performance constraints * Cybersecurity experience * Defense or mission systems software development experience Technical Skills * React * Java * C++ * API Development * Linux / WSL * AWS * Docker * Kubernetes * GitLab CI * Jenkins * Azure DevOps * Agile * DevSecOps * Automated UI Testing * VSCode * Eclipse * NetBeans * Responsive UI Development * Backend Services * Combat Systems / Real-Time Systems * Cybersecurity Additional Notes * Defense-focused engineering environment * Hybrid remote role based in College Park, MD * Active Secret clearance required * Strong fit for full-stack developers with React, Java/C++, APIs, DevSecOps, Linux, AWS, and containerized deployment experience Join the TASC Technical Services team, with 30 years of excellence in the staffing industry! We offer competitive benefits including health care plans, a 401k plan with company match, and a weekly paycheck with direct deposit. Additionally, we follow all state and federal guidelines for compensated time off. TASC Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.