[Hiring] Software Engineer @Five Forty

Role Description

540 is seeking a Software Engineer to support the DoD in building a next-generation Air Force aircraft maintenance platform. This application leverages Java/Spring Boot microservices, Angular front-end applications, and cloud-native infrastructure (Kubernetes, Google Cloud, Apigee). Engineers on this team build and scale full-stack features across user interfaces, backend services, and data layers that power critical maintenance operations. This platform will modernize how Air Force maintainers plan and execute maintenance and is a key part of the Air Force’s technology strategy for the coming decade.

Location: Remote within the continental United States

Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: per client requirements, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field (preferred)

540 Internal Thrive Level: Software Engineer II or III

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot for building production-grade services
• Experience developing microservices in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with asynchronous messaging systems (Kafka)
• Proficiency with build tools such as Gradle or Maven
• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (Angular preferred)
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
• Experience working with relational databases (Postgres or MySQL)
• Ability to produce technical design documentation (diagrams, system designs)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ownership and ability to drive work to completion

Requirements

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar cloud environments
• Experience with API gateways and API management platforms, such as Google Apigee
• Familiarity with API authentication and authorization (PKI, OAuth2, JWT, LDAP, SAML, etc.)
• Experience working with OpenAPI/Swagger specifications
• Experience supporting U.S. Federal Government programs, particularly DoD environments
• GCP Certifications (Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Cloud Developer)

Benefits

• Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
• Health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with employer match
• Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)
• Paid cloud developer accounts
• Referral bonuses
• HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches)
• Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)
• Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets

Company Description

540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #getshitdone. We don’t just talk about innovation – we deliver it. We break down barriers, build impactful technology, and solve mission-critical problems.