Junior Full Stack Java Developer

$60,000–$71,000 | Omaha, NE | Interim Top-Secret Clearance Required

Design the future of national security through secure full stack innovation—your code could power the next mission-critical system.

A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain secure, scalable Java-based web applications with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Integrate applications with DoD infrastructure and manage backend services and databases
• Apply secure coding principles aligned with DoD cybersecurity compliance standards
• Conduct unit testing, debugging, and peer code reviews to ensure software quality
• Participate in Agile development workflows and deploy software using CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes orchestration
• Create and maintain technical documentation to support traceability and audit readiness
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, and program management teams to deliver compliant, mission-ready software

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in full stack software development
• Active Interim Top-Secret clearance required
• Experience with:
• Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Version control and build pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, Nexus Repository
• Secure coding tools such as Fortify, SonarQube, and Selenium for automated testing
• Agile/Scrum development and full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Strong attention to detail, ability to collaborate across disciplines, and commitment to secure development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deploying Java applications to WebLogic servers
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Helm, and Helm Charts
• Exposure to DoD environments, Agile ceremonies, or DevSecOps workflows
• Knowledge or experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies

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.

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:

• Employee Advocacy
• Mission Proven
• Global Reach
• Skilled Teams
• Modern Tools
• Empowering Culture
• 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