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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