Java Engineer

Senior Software Engineer- JAVA, SPRING BOOT, REST| SWE4| TS/SCI w/ MD POLY Security Clearance required

• Hanover, MD

Senior DevOps Software Engineer

SWE4

Salary Range:$238- 275K

Location: Hanover, MD

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with MD polygraph

Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer will serve as technical anchor for a new feature/capability being added to our product. Ideal candidate will be able to architect/design a new feature and translate complex business requirements into robust, documented technical designs. Responsibilities will include coordinating closely with members of an Integrated Feature Team (IFT) to ensure high-quality delivery through the lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Analysis & Design:Deconstruct complex requirements to determine system impact. You will lead the creation of design documentation usingObject-Oriented (OO) principles, ensuring new features integrate seamlessly without technical debt.

Technical Shepherding:Act as the feature lead for a new capability. You are responsible for the "definition of done," guiding a feature from initial concept through development, testing, and deployment.

Cross-Team Coordination:Serve as the technical liaison to the Systems Engineering team to align on approach and constraints.

Team Leadership & Tasking:Decompose high-level feature designs into actionable tasks for the development team. Manage feature status to leadership and mentor junior/mid-level peers.

Quality Assurance:Conduct rigorous merge request (MR) reviews to maintain code standards, security protocols, and performance benchmarks.

About US:

Capstone Technology Partners delivers mission-ready cybersecurity, engineering, and AI-enhanced software solutions for federal defense clients. We combine deep technical expertise with a people-first culture to help modernize securely, accelerate capability delivery, and strengthen operational resilience. Our work supports DoW, with proven experience in ICAM, Zero Trust, cloud-native engineering, and secure Agile development.

Capstone is built on Collaboration, Culture, Connection, and Community. Values that guide every engagement and every mission we support. We deliver secure, scalable solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of our clients’ operations.

Must Have:

Expert in Java (17+ preferred) and the Spring Boot ecosystem.

Deep understanding of SOLID principles and OO design patterns

Proficient in REST interface standards and best practices

Ability to communicate and facilitate cross-team collaboration

Excellent oral and written communication skills; Able to clearly communicate architecture and design concepts

Ability to write technical documentation including wiki sites, blogs, XML/HTML

Willing to mentor junior/mid-level software development peers

Desired Skills:

Strong experience with MongoDB Data Architecture (schema design, indexing, and aggregation).

• Proficiency in Docker for local development and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes orchestration and the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for system monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Experience in PKI/TLS/SSL certificates
• Knowledge of ICAM Capabilities and Integration
• Familiarity using Confluence and Jira
• Strong organization and time management skills, including the ability to multi-task and work independently with minimum supervision to meet deadlines

Requires:

Security Clearance: TS/SCI with MD polygraph

12 years software engineering experience

Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to computer engineering or computer science disciplines. An additional 4 years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree for a total of 16 years.

Capstone offers a very competitive benefits package because we care about our employees. Our offerings including:

Four (4) weeks paid time

Eleven Paid Holidays

401k plan with 4% employer contributions and immediate vesting plus annual 3% contruibution

Annual Bonuses for performance

Medical, Dental, and Vision and insurance

Education and Training budget provided

Technical Certification and coursework budget for computer/program expenses

Amazon Prime Membership Reimbursement

Birthday Club

Capstone Swag

Contact us to inquire for more details regarding our benefits, perks and programs!