Job Description
Position Title: Senior Software Engineer, Web Team
Location: Remote, although Candidates must be based in the United States
Clearance Requirement: Must have a U.S. Secret Security Clearance at minimum
Employment type: Full Time
Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big, slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally improves the world. We build advanced software solutions for government and military missions, applying agile development and user-centered design to solve complex, mission-critical problems.
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Tactical Command & Control (C2) line of business. In this role, you will build mission-critical software supporting Defense and Homeland Security customers. You’ll work on systems that ingest, process, and present high-volume, real-time operational data, enabling decision-making from the global to the local level. This role is for engineers who thrive on ownership, collaboration, and delivering real-world impact.
This position requires an Active U.S. Secret Clearance.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices using modern frameworks (e.g., Spring)
- Build and manage containerized applications using Docker or equivalent technologies
- Design, develop, and maintain a large-scale enterprise React application
- Write high-quality unit and integration tests using JUnit and Jest
- Support system integration, testing, and validation prior to operational release
- Assist with cyber hardening to ensure software meets required security and compliance standards
- Develop and maintain internal tools that support product development and delivery
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teammates to solve complex technical problems
- Continuously improve code quality, performance, and maintainability
- Take ownership and deliver results in fast-moving, mission-driven environments
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
- 6+ years of professional software development experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- Hands-on experience developing applications using the Spring Java framework
- Experience building front-end applications using ReactJS or Angular
- Designed and implemented solutions using RESTful APIs and WebSockets
- Worked with modern development and build tools including: Git, Jenkins, Gradle, Node.js, Docker
- Built large, complex UI forms with strong validation logic
- Developed software in Linux-based environments
- Contributed meaningfully to team-based software projects from design through delivery
EVEN BETTER
- Experience using Git-based workflows (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Stash) on large-scale projects
- CI/CD experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Maven, Gradle, NPM, Yarn
- Experience using TypeScript in large or enterprise codebases
- Contributions to open-source projects or externally published software
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
- Proven success in fast-paced, delivery-focused teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with UML or architectural modeling methodologies
- Experience with Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) or related C2 systems
- Comfort producing technical documentation and diagrams (e.g., Visio)
At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.
It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.
Research Innovations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
