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Systems Technology Forum

Systems engineering and federal IT services

Journeyman Software Developer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Dahlgren, VA, USA
In PersonFive days on-site per week in Dahlgren, Virginia.
Software Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Five years of software development experience.
  • Experience with Java, JavaFX, C++, and Linux.
  • Experience with Git and GitLab.
  • Knowledge of DevOps principles and practices.
  • A bachelor's degree.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification.
  • Secret security clearance.
  • Ability to work on-site in Dahlgren, Virginia, five days per week.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Design, code, and implement applications using Java, JavaFX, and Guice.
  • Use Git for local development and GitLab for configuration management, including handling merge requests and maintaining code repositories.
  • Participate in the DevSecOps pipeline by compiling code, executing unit tests, verifying code coverage, and analyzing SonarQube scan results.
  • Use SonarQube for static code analysis, vulnerability identification, and code-quality assurance.
  • Use VMware Workstation to create and manage virtualized development environments on local machines.
  • Manage artifacts generated from GitLab using Artifactory and facilitate customer deliveries through Nexus.
  • Use Gradle to automate application compilation, testing, and deployment.
  • Participate in the agile development process using JIRA for ticket management and Confluence for documentation.

About the company

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Systems Technology Forum

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Systems Technology Forum provides management, engineering, information technology, and logistics services to the U.S. Government, Military, DoD, and other federal agencies. Its offerings include systems engineering, technical and professional support to meet deliverable requirements. The company delivers ready-to-use end-to-end solutions and customer-focused support to solve complex operational problems. It differentiates itself through long-standing partnerships, a track record of delivering high-quality services, and a customer-focused approach that collaborates with agencies to meet mission needs. Its goal is to help federal clients achieve reliable performance and successful program outcomes by delivering comprehensive engineering, IT, and logistics services.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • NAWCAD issued a sole-source MUOS training procurement for STF in January 2026.
  • HigherGov lists STF's most recent award on February 13, 2026.
  • STF shows $78.5 million across 66 award actions, led by repeat Navy buyers.

What critics are saying

  • Nine incumbents, worth $24.9 million, return to market within 24 months.
  • The Navy can rebid MUOS training after March 2027, compressing revenue.
  • A DoD budget or contract loss would threaten STF's survival immediately.

What makes Systems Technology Forum unique

  • STF owns niche Navy MUOS training, with sole-source support through March 2027.
  • Its C4ISR and shore-platform work won a $249 million Navy IDIQ in 2020.
  • DoD drives 99% of STF obligations, signaling deep federal specialization.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off / Annual Comprehensive Personal Leave
  • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Training Programs