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# Backend Java Engineer - Clearance Required at BTI360 Website

- **Company:** BTI360 Website
- **Location:** Herndon VA & Chantilly, VA
- **Posted:** 2026-04-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bti36021/jobs/7779559

## Job description

## About the Team

Here at BTI360, we’ve built a culture that’s passionate about developing software engineers. Software doesn't build itself. People do.  In fact, teams of people do.  That's why our primary focus is on developing better craftsmen, better teammates, and better technical leaders.  By putting people first, we're not just giving our teammates more opportunities to grow, we're also raising the bar of the software we ship. BTI360 previously has been voted 10 years in a row as a TOP Place to Work by the Washington Business Journal.

We’re looking for multiple Backend Java Engineers to join our growing team, and we have opportunities available for engineers across a wide range of experience levels.

What you will do in this role:

- Work closely with teammates and stakeholders in a Lean Agile environment to build mission-critical production applications focused on data discovery and analysis
- Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Leverage modern build tools, testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure quality and delivery speed
- Design, implement, and test backend services and APIs using reactive programming concepts for production applications
- Integrate with cloud services and data platforms to expose high-value data through secure, performant interfaces
- Leverage DevSecOps pipelines, containers, and modern deployment tools to deliver software efficiently and reliably

You may thrive in this role if you have the following skills:

- Active Security Clearance (Secret or higher) or the ability to obtain one
- Experience with source control (e.g. Git) and CI/CD pipeline tools such as AWS CodeBuild (preferred), Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
- Experience designing and implementing scalable, maintainable, and OOP based software in a containerized cloud environment (AWS preferred) leveraging foundational services for computing, identity management, and networking.
- Experience developing backend services using Java and the Spring/Spring Boot framework (or similar relevant Java framework)
- Experience with testing frameworks such as Junit (preferred), Mockito, or Spring Runner
- Familiarity with API standards such as REST and HTTP, message-driven architectures, persistent storage layers, and distributed systems
- Effective written and verbal communication skills necessary to perform job duties and collaborate with team members
- Candidates must maintain a primary residence within a two‑hour drive of Herndon, VA to support onsite collaboration as needed.

You may excel in this role if you have the following skills:

- Familiarity with monitoring and observability stacks such as Prometheus/Grafana (preferred), CloudWatch, or ELK/EFK
- Contributions to open-source libraries or community projects or personal projects
- Experience with search technologies such as OpenSearch (preferred), Elasticsearch, or Solr
- Experience working with streaming or event-driven architectures such as SNS/SQS (preferred), Kafka, Kinesis, AWS Step Functions, or Event Bridge
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) and how to leverage DevSecOps pipelines to deliver code
- Exposure to additional programming languages including shell scripting languages (e.g. Python, NodeJS, C#, Bash, PowerShell)

The base salary pay range for this role is $96,900 - $247,900. This range reflects base compensation only and does not include benefits, bonuses, or additional pay incentives associated with the opportunity. BTI360 benefits for full-time teammates

- Fully paid healthcare premiums
- Competitive salaries and performance bonuses
- Career development and in-house training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Up to 5 weeks PTO plus 2 weeks of federal holidays
- 401K dollar for dollar matching up to 6% annually - vested immediately on day 1
- Giving Back: Serving communities locally and across the globe
- Social Events (happy hours, golf tournament, BTI360 Family Festival and more)

Commitment to Fairness and Inclusion

At BTI360, we believe that unlocking the potential of others is not just a mission—it's the heart of our culture. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual can grow each day, lead with humility, and do the right thing. Our core values guide us in developing software that makes a difference, primarily serving national security customers in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We celebrate fairness and are dedicated to creating an environment of mutual respect and inclusion where everyone can bring their true selves to work.

Join us in a workplace where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your potential is unlocked. Together, we develop great software fast and deliver exceptional solutions for our customers.

## About BTI360 Website

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BTI360 engineers secure, scalable software systems for the U.S. federal government’s toughest national security missions, combining deep expertise in AI, cloud, and distributed systems with a people-first culture.
- **Entity Type**: Private (no disclosed funding; bootstrapped since founding)
- **Headquarters**: Herndon, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 2004
- **Founders**: MJ Wivell (Cofounder & CEO) and Jeremy Nimtz (Cofounder and Controller)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Software Development for Government & Defense
- **Target Customers**: U.S. federal government agencies, especially those requiring high-security clearances (Secret to TS/SCI with Polygraph)
- **Mission Statement**: “If you invest in great people, great things will happen.” – focuses on attracting top engineers, investing in their growth, and empowering them to deliver mission-critical software.

## Products & Services
- **Generative AI Solutions**: AI advisory and custom AI/ML solutions tailored to classified missions.
- **Software Engineering & Delivery**: Full-stack development using open-source technologies (Distributed Search, Machine Learning, Cloud Engineering).
- **Advisory Services**: Strategic consulting on architecture, platform engineering, and AI integration for government clients.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly available (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$5.5 M (estimated); Headcount 138 (as of mid-2025, +5.6% YoY)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: None disclosed; operates as an independent services firm without external venture funding.
- **Growth Signals**: 13 active job postings (+1200% YoY in postings), new “Applied AI” product roles, an invite-only hiring event in June 2025, and 12 years recognized as a Washington Business Journal “Best Place to Work.”

## Competitive Advantages
- **Clearance‑Ready Talent Pool**: Deep experience supporting TS/SCI with polygraph environments; most roles require existing clearances.
- **People‑First Culture**: Company‑funded healthcare for teammates and families, up to 5 weeks PTO + 2 weeks floating holidays, book concierge, and dedicated career development training.
- **Open‑Source Stack**: Focus on modern, non‑proprietary technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Python, React) that attract top engineering talent.

## Strategic Focus
- **Applied AI Expansion**: Actively hiring Product Managers, Data Scientists, and Software Engineers for AI/ML solutions.
- **Mission Growth**: Leveraging 20+ years of government contracting to capture new programs in cognitive UI, agentic workflows, and data analytics.
- **Talent Retention**: Investing heavily in learning (internal training, conferences, code katas) and work‑life balance to maintain a 4.9/5.0 culture rating on Glassdoor.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Recognition**: Rated 4.7/5.0 on Glassdoor (39 reviews) with 4.9 for Work‑Life and 4.9 for Culture. Named a “Best Place to Work” by Washington Business Journal multiple years (2010‑2025).
- **Compensation & Benefits**: 100% company‑funded medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and families; generous PTO; career development budgets; cool swag.
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/on‑site in Herndon, VA, with a heavy remote component uncommon for cleared roles. Regular team events, Code & Coffee meetups, and a “family” atmosphere.
- **Hiring Process**: Streamlined – Company Intro → Meet the Team → Tech Screening → Offer (often within 24 hours at special hiring events).

## Sources
1. [bti360.com](https://www.bti360.com/)
2. [bti360.com/careers](https://www.bti360.com/careers/)
3. [bti360.com/about](https://www.bti360.com/about/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/bti360](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bti360)
5. [bti360.com/hiring-event](https://www.bti360.com/bti360-invite-only-hiring-event/)

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