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Red Arch Solutions

Intelligence systems and software engineering solutions

Software Engineer - Java Developer

Full-Time
$145k - $211k/yr+ Annualized bonus compensation + Spot bonuses + 401(k) match + Profit-sharing contribution + Referral bonuses
Expert
Washington, DC, USA+2 moreMore locations: Annapolis Junction, MD, USA | Reston, VA, USA
In PersonWork locations include Annapolis Junction, Washington, D.C., and Reston.
Software EngineeringBackend Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • 13+ years of experience in systems or information technology-related roles or a highly related field with similar scope and responsibilities.
  • Expertise in enterprise Java application development on Windows-based VMware infrastructure.
  • Expertise with Python.
  • Expertise with Apache Solr and Zookeeper, including upgrading and migrating Solr index data.
  • Experience with Apache Tomcat and Apache Directory Studio.
  • Experience with Oracle 19c relational database integration.
  • Experience with SAP Business Intelligence reporting frameworks.
  • Experience with secure coding practices for government compliance.
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information government clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
Responsibilities
  • Plan and execute technology stack upgrades for enterprise Java applications in secure government environments.
  • Develop and maintain Java and Python components on Windows-based VMware infrastructure.
  • Modernize legacy application code to current standards and best practices.
  • Implement secure coding practices in compliance with government security requirements.
  • Upgrade Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper coordination.
  • Migrate and optimize Solr index data during version upgrades.
  • Manage Apache Tomcat application server configurations and deployments.
  • Integrate applications with Oracle 19c database systems.
  • Work with Apache Directory Studio for directory services integration.
  • Support SAP Business Intelligence reporting framework integrations.
  • Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and business stakeholder teams.
  • Ensure minimal operational disruption during system upgrades.
  • Document technical designs, upgrade procedures, and system configurations.
  • Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with the PrimeFaces user interface framework.
  • Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with an in-scope polygraph.

About the company

Red Arch Solutions provides specialized intelligence and engineering services for the U.S. national security community. It offers state-of-the-art tactical and strategic intelligence, systems, and software engineering solutions to address unique challenges faced by the intelligence community. Its product approach combines highly skilled personnel with analytical and engineering capabilities to collect, analyze, create, and engineer solutions that support critical missions. The company differentiates itself through a strong people-first culture, emphasizing career mobility, work-life balance, and individualized career paths, aiming to retain highly trained professionals as its core asset. The goal is to deliver value-added, synergistic support to customers by leveraging deep expertise across the intelligence community while maintaining commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, South Carolina

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • September 2026 job boards show 21 open roles, signaling active contract demand.
  • Roles pay $180,000 to $200,000, attracting scarce TS/SCI-cleared engineers.
  • New 2026 contract awards suggest ongoing recompete wins and pipeline momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue depends on Defense Intelligence Agency and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency budgets.
  • A single lost SITE III task order can cut headcount quickly in Annapolis Junction.
  • No public diversification into commercial markets creates existential concentration risk.

What makes Red Arch Solutions unique

  • SITE III and OASIS+ position Red Arch inside DIA, NGA, and federal buying channels.
  • Red Arch still markets data modernization, cybersecurity, and cloud for intelligence customers.
  • Its 2004 founding and 51-200 employee scale support niche, cleared-delivery specialization.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 529 College Saving Plan
  • College Loan Pay Back Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Professional Development Budget