Junior Backend Software Developer

Jr Software Developer (Backend)

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required
Work Type: On-site
Salary: $168,000-$178,000

Position Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer to support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of a modern microservices-based application ecosystem. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative Agile development environment, contributing to the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of enterprise software solutions.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with technical leadership, stakeholders, and end users to deliver scalable, reliable applications while helping shape system architecture and future product capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based microservice applications.
• Collaborate with technical leads and development teams to support system architecture, technical decisions, and product roadmaps.
• Analyze and resolve complex software engineering challenges.
• Work directly with stakeholders and end users to gather requirements, address issues, and recommend enhancements.
• Develop and support RESTful web services and APIs.
• Participate in software testing, quality assurance, and deployment activities.
• Contribute to system design discussions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support production applications and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Document software designs, processes, and technical solutions.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline and three (3) years of relevant experience; OR
• Four (4) additional years of directly related experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Technical Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing, debugging, and maintaining Java applications.
• Experience developing RESTful web services and APIs.
• Experience using Spring Boot for application development.
• Experience working with MongoDB or similar database technologies.
• Experience implementing and maintaining automated testing solutions.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in software development environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Full-stack development experience, including front-end development using JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js.
• Experience working with Apache Kafka or similar event-streaming platforms.
• Experience administering or supporting Linux-based environments.
• Experience with automated build tools and DevOps practices.
• Experience implementing and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies and cloud-native application development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced development environment.

Benefits

This position includes a competitive and flexible benefits package, including:

• Medical
  Employer pays 100% of the monthly premium for the employee and 80% for the employee's dependents.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
  Save for all medical, dental, vision and prescription expenses by contributing pre-tax money to an HSA account. Employer contributes 50% of the annual deductible (prorated to start date).
• Dental and Vision
  Employer pays 100% of the monthly premium for the employee and 80% for dependents.
• Life Insurance
  100% company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage offered to all full-time employees.
• Short-Term Disability
  100% company-paid short-term disability. This benefit pays out 60% of earnings, with a $1,500 maximum for up to 12 weeks.
• Retirement Plan
  Automatic 6% of salary contributed to the company 401(k) plan, fully vested. Employee match encouraged but not required.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
  5-6 weeks of PTO based on tenure with the company, in addition to 11 paid holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  $5,000 annually for courses directly related to job role and responsibilities.
• Training Reimbursement
  Paid training, certification courses, and conferences to support employee career growth.

We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.