Java software developer Jobs in Thornton, CO

Job Title: Server Software DeveloperJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with PolygraphEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Continental USAnticipated Posting End: 10/1/2026

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to join our Fusion Analysis & Development Effort (FADE) team at our Denver, CO location. You will work as a software engineer for a complex and ever-changing system with a fast-growing user base. You will be a member of a collaborative team of engineers focused on all aspects of agile software engineering activities. You will contribute your ideas, design and implement new capabilities, resolve operational issues, and work directly with a variety of team members and end users to ensure the software solution meets user needs.

The FADE team engineers solutions and develops capabilities that advance the tradecraft for intelligence analysis and warfighter support. We work directly with operational users to design, develop, and maintain capabilities that empower analysts to manage and fuse data from multiple sources of intelligence, allowing them to assess, monitor and alert on intelligence in direct support of vital national security missions. FADE's software platform is developed and deployed on AWS cloud environments and on edge devices to best support our users where they need it most.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance preferably with a recent polygraph
• 3+ years of experience working as a software engineer or in a related field bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or 5+ years of a related technical experience in lieu of a degree
• Your experience working as a software engineer, your technical strengths and areas of interest, and the experience you can bring to the team
• Understanding of programming principles, such as object-orientation and use of design patterns
• The attitude, aptitude and willingness to learn current technologies and improve upon them
• A dedication to continuous improvement
• Unique knowledge and experience you bring to the team
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• The ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks, and escalate issues and roadblocks, eagerness to learn, promote, and mentor best practices
• The ability to collaborate, solve problems, and debate proof of technology
• Server-side containerization technologies like Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, and Spring Boot or similar
• Experience with Java, SQL, Git Server-side data technologies like, Postgres, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Redis, DevOps tools, including Jenkins, Gitlab, Nexus, and SonarQube Familiarity with Agile software development methodology, processes, and techniques Linux and Windows skills
• Your thoughts on team dynamics and what makes teams successful
• Your involvement in technical projects from design to production, the challenges you've faced, and your response
• Any experience you have with government contracting, prior or current military service, and customer facing roles
• Your experience in preparing and presenting designs to customers and stakeholders

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$69,600 - 142,700 USD