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Full Stack Java Developer - Subject Matter Expert (SME) Senior-Level | $118,000-$149,000 | Omaha, NE | Interim Top Secret Clearance Required Lead the digital defense frontier-shape secure, scalable DoD web applications as a Full Stack SME at Caribou Thunder. A Day in the Life - What You'll Do • Architect, design, and maintain full stack Java-based web applications supporting classified DoD environments • Lead integration of front-end frameworks with secure DoD infrastructure and backend systems • Oversee backend and database development, ensuring availability, integrity, and cybersecurity compliance • Implement and enforce secure coding practices using Fortify, SonarQube, and DoD secure software development standards • Conduct advanced debugging, testing (including Selenium), and performance tuning while mentoring junior developers • Document software architecture, workflows, and compliance checkpoints to support audit readiness • Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, and program management teams to deliver mission-critical software solutions Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree + 15 years Computer Science, Engineering, or related field • Active Interim Top Secret clearance required • Deep expertise in: * Full stack Java development and secure architecture * DevSecOps practices in defense or classified environments * Leading Agile software teams through complex delivery cycles • Proficient with: * Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS * Selenium for automated testing * CI/CD tools: GitLab CI/CD, GitLab Runners, Nexus Repository * Application deployment on WebLogic * Security tools: Fortify, SonarQube • Demonstrated ability to lead technical investigations, troubleshoot at all levels of the stack, and drive architecture decisions • Strong written documentation and collaboration skills across secure, multi-disciplinary teams Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Kubernetes orchestration and Helm Chart configuration • Proven leadership in CI/CD pipeline development and DevSecOps best practices • Mastery in secure code analysis, remediation, and review processes • Experience deploying and maintaining Java apps in WebLogic environments • Background working in Agile/Scrum environments with mentorship responsibilities • Familiarity with AI/ML-based architectures or integration into modern web applications • TS/SCI clearance strongly preferred If this sounds like you, we'd love to talk. Apply today and lead the secure digital transformation of national defense systems. Who is Caribou Thunder? Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners. 35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades - strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space. Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve. * Employee Advocacy * Mission Proven * Global Reach * Skilled Teams * Modern Tools * Empowering Culture Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments. We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions. Employee Advocacy + Benefits Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being - knowing their success drives ours. Benefits include: * Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance * 401(k) with 6% Company Match * Flexible PTO & Work Schedule * Education & Certification Reimbursement * Support for Military Leave * Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values Your future, your flexibility, your well-being - we invest in you. Apply and let's connect.