Software Engineer

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

. Write well-designed, testable, efficient code .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Full Stack Java Development, including proficiency in Spring Boot and the Spring Framework, while effectively collaborating in Agile environments. Capable of designing scalable, cloud-ready applications and implementing robust software solutions to address complex operational challenges.

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Full Stack Java DevelopmentSpring BootAgile Software DevelopmentMicroservice ArchitecturesRESTful Web Services

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring FrameworkObject-Oriented Software DevelopmentData ModelingDistributed SystemsMessage-Driven ArchitecturesRelational DatabasesFrontend DevelopmentUnit Testing FrameworksDebugging

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingOrganizationCommunicationTime ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DockerCI/CD ToolsSpring AMQPJavaScriptTypeScriptSassAngularReactBootstrapJQuery

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

Industry Keywords

Agile EnvironmentSoftware Development LifecycleProcess ImprovementsProduction IssuesChild Exploitation Prevention

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularBootstrapCloudDistributed SystemsDockerJavaJavaScriptjQueryJUnitMockitoNoSQLReactSCSSSpringSpring BootSpringBootTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write well-designed, testable, efficient code
Develop innovative solutions for complex operational and technical challenges
Iterate on applications to enhance capabilities while ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
Participate in the full software development lifecycle as part of a Scrum team
Partner with technology industry leaders and domestic and international law enforcement agencies to help detect and prevent child exploitation
Serve as a domain expert on information systems
Assist with reviewing and refining software requirements
Identify and implement process improvements for business and IT processes
Evaluate technical solutions and provide estimates for operational planning
Participate in code reviews and uphold architecture, framework, and coding standards
Respond to and help resolve production issues, including rare after-hours support
Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive information and processes
Work effectively in an Agile environment while mentoring junior engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience
3-5 years of full stack Java development and familiarity with Spring Boot and the Spring Framework
Experience building highly available, scalable, cloud-ready applications, including client, server, and database layers
Experience with recent versions of Java and Spring Boot highly desired
Strong object-oriented software development and data modeling skills
Experience designing and implementing distributed systems and microservice architectures
Experience designing and implementing RESTful web services
Experience designing and implementing message-driven and event-driven architectures, message brokers, and Spring AMQP
Experience designing and implementing relational databases; understanding of NoSQL data stores is a plus
Hands-on frontend development experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, Sass, and familiarity with Angular, React, Bootstrap, or jQuery is a plus
Experience building and deploying containerized applications using Docker; exposure to CI/CD tools is a plus
Strong ability to debug code and troubleshoot issues
Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, and TestNG
Understanding of Agile software development, including gathering and analyzing requirements
Ability to work collaboratively, accept and provide feedback, prioritize multiple tasks, and work with minimal supervision
Excellent critical thinking, organization, communication, and time management skills