Software Developer

About the role

PURVIS Systems is a technology solutions partner that develops, implements and maintains mission-critical solutions for federal and local government agencies.

PURVIS is seeking a Software Developer to join our product development team that is building high-reliability software for air-gapped tactical and post-mission environments.  Emphasize is on individual accountability, initiative, and direct technical ownership from design through verification.

The day to day responsibilities of this role will include

• Application Engineering - Design, maintain, and modernize Java/JavaFX tools and administrative GUIs serving remote, non-technical users across in-field and post-mission analysis environments; support migration to web-based services.
• Testing & Simulation - Maintain, operate, and extend internal software utilities used for component testing and mission simulation.
• Packaging & Validation - Build, containerize (Podman), and validate software locally prior to release onto edge Kubernetes (K3s) infrastructure.
• Systems Integration - Diagnose host-level network sockets, OS behavior, and application issues within cybersecurity-hardened, STIG-compliant baselines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• 3+ years in professional work experience.
• Core Development - Strong Java background (Spring, JUnit, JavaFX) and Gradle build automation.
• Linux & Automation - Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration, Bash scripting, and basic Ansible automation.
• Containers & Infrastructure - Local application development and testing using Podman and VirtualBox; working familiarity with deploying to Kubernetes (K3s) clusters (cluster administration handled by dedicated DevOps).
• Host Networking - Practical host-level Linux networking (static IP assignment, firewalld port management) and core socket fundamentals (TCP, UDP, Multicast vs. Broadcast).
• Toolchain & Process - Source control in Bitbucket (Git) and automated CI/CD pipeline usage in Atlassian Bamboo.
• Problem-Solving - Ability to execute tasks independently and resolve system-level issues in a lean team setting.

Desired Qualifications

• Domain Experience: Prior familiarity with Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS).
• Cyber Compliance: Experience identifying when DoD STIG policies impact application functionality.
• Secondary Languages: Basic Python for utility scripting; C/C++ experience for legacy/low-level maintenance.

Position requires a candidate holding or ability to obtain a government security clearance to the level of SECRET.

PURVIS has  been committed to sustainable growth since our inception in 1973, striving for continual improvement without ever losing sight of our core values: transparency, integrity, and teamwork. We provide the tools and path for each employee to be successful – and in return, ask you to play a pivotal role in helping your peers and clients be successful, providing top-notch teamwork and service. Peace of Mind at PURVIS means knowing your work provides immeasurable value to our team, our partners and our clients.

The PURVIS Team values the health and financial security of every employee. This is why we have chosen to offer all full‐time employees a comprehensive package of group benefit programs with enrollment options intended to offer flexibility – in both plan selection and level of coverage to maximize the value of your benefits as cost effective and affordable without compromising quality.

PURVIS values the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.