Software Developer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is required.
- At least 3 years of professional work experience is required.
- Strong Java experience, including Spring, JUnit, and JavaFX, and Gradle build automation are required.
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration, Bash scripting, and basic Ansible automation are required.
- Experience with local application development and testing using Podman and VirtualBox, and working familiarity deploying to Kubernetes (K3s) clusters, are required; cluster administration is handled by dedicated DevOps.
- Practical host-level Linux networking, including static IP assignment and firewalld port management, and core socket fundamentals covering TCP, UDP, multicast, and broadcast are required.
- Source control using Bitbucket (Git) and use of automated CI/CD pipelines in Atlassian Bamboo are required.
- The candidate must hold or be able to obtain a government security clearance at the SECRET level.
- The candidate must be able to execute tasks independently and resolve system-level issues in a lean team setting.
- Design, maintain, and modernize Java/JavaFX tools and administrative GUIs serving remote, non-technical users in in-field and post-mission analysis environments, and support migration to web-based services.
- Maintain, operate, and extend internal software utilities used for component testing and mission simulation.
- Build and containerize software with Podman, and validate it locally before release onto edge Kubernetes (K3s) infrastructure.
- Diagnose host-level network sockets, operating system behavior, and application issues within cybersecurity-hardened, STIG-compliant baselines.
- Prior familiarity with Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS) is desired.
- Experience identifying when Department of Defense STIG policies impact application functionality is desired.
- Basic Python for utility scripting and C/C++ experience for legacy or low-level maintenance are desired.
About the company
Purvis Systems provides technology solutions for federal and local governments, handling design, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of mission-critical systems. It delivers end-to-end IT and operational solutions through engineering, program management, and field maintenance to support agencies like the Department of Defense, NIH, and major public safety organizations. It differentiates itself by being large enough for complex programs yet nimble, combining rigorous standards and security with flexibility and responsive service. Its goal is to help agencies protect life, safety, and property by ensuring reliable, enduring technology operations under demanding conditions.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$70K
Headquarters
Middletown, Connecticut
Founded
1973
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- PURVIS added a $19.9 million NUWC Newport contract on April 10, 2025.
- PURVIS posted a $37.3 million NUWC award in June 2024, showing contract momentum.
- Golden Chick opened Mississippi's first location, giving PURVIS non-defense diversification and optionality.
What critics are saying
- NUWC Newport drives most disclosed wins, creating brutal concentration if one recompete slips.
- SeaPort-NxG follow-ons and sole-source CMPRO work invite aggressive pressure from rival integrators.
- A Navy budget shift away from undersea warfare would hit PURVIS revenue within one award cycle.
What makes Purvis Systems unique
- PURVIS won a $6.2 million SeaPort-NxG follow-on from NUWC Newport on September 18, 2026.
- PURVIS secured CMMC Level 2 certification on July 28, 2025, meeting defense supplier requirements.
- PURVIS combines undersea warfare engineering, configuration management, and public-safety systems in one shop.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance