Mid-Level Software Engineer

Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2026!
 
Belay Technologies is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to join our intel team. The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real­ time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the­ shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components. The position will support mission-critical web service development in support of an Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solution. Technical responsibilities include support for software design, development, integration, testing, and operational maintenance of highly available, enterprise level services. The web services support Attribute Based Access Control by returning attributes and access decisions.  The services integrate with a COTS LDAP directory and interface with other microservices and libraries.

Candidates should have the following qualifications: 

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to computer engineering or computer disciplines. 
• four (4) years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree for a total of nine (9) years.
• Two (2) years of work experience in the SIGINT, IA, or IT domains

Candidates are desired to have the following skills:

• High level of proficiency and skill with Java software development
• Experience generating and maintaining REST services
• Proficient with Git version control and Maven build tools.
• Familiar with Linux environments
• Skilled at building robust, scalable, secure, and high-performance applications
• Ability to write unit test cases using Junit/Mock testing frameworks.
• Experienced with automated builds using Gitlab Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• PKI encryption and authentication
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes

Perks and Benefits:

• 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
• 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
• $5,000 annual training/tuition
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• 100% company-funded HSA
• Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
• Dental coverage including orthodontia
• Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
• Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
• Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!

 
At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.  We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development.

Salary Range: $70,000 to $190,000

Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.