Software Engineer (Level 0)- TS/SCI POLY

Software Engineer Level 0 Company: Client of Staffed4U Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Position Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $118,000 – $131,000 Additional Compensation: 15% automatic employer 401(k) contribution Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI Poly Primary Skill Requirement: Java development experience outside of coursework Position Overview A client of Staffed4U is seeking a motivated Software Engineer Level 0 to support mission-critical software engineering efforts in Annapolis Junction, MD. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on Java development experience and a strong foundation in software engineering principles, development processes, and problem‑solving within a technical environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career software engineer who is ready to contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced technical teams, and continue growing within a cleared software engineering environment. Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using Java. Support software engineering activities across the full software development lifecycle. Participate in requirements analysis, design discussions, coding, debugging, and testing. Work collaboratively with software engineers, systems engineers, and technical leadership. Assist with troubleshooting and resolving software defects and performance issues. Contribute to technical documentation and software process improvement efforts. Follow established software development standards, processes, and best practices. Support integration and testing activities in secure technical environments. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. OR Four years of software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Hands‑on Java development experience outside of academic coursework is required. Understanding of software engineering concepts, coding standards, and debugging practices. Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented technical environment. Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Active clearance required. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting federal, defense, or intelligence community customers. Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies. Experience with version control tools and collaborative development environments. Exposure to software testing, integration, and deployment processes. Interest in growing within a cleared software engineering career path. Compensation The salary range for this position is: $118,000 – $131,000 This position also includes an additional 15% automatic employer 401(k) contribution . Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, clearance level, and overall fit for the role. Benefits This position includes a competitive and flexible benefits package, including: Paid Time Off: PTO accrues at a rate of 13% of hours worked, which equals approximately 6 weeks, or 30 days, per year for a typical full‑time employee. PTO Carryover: Up to 240 hours of PTO may be carried over from year to year. Retirement Contribution: 15% automatic company 401(k) contribution, including 3% safe harbor and 12% profit sharing/company discretionary contribution. 401(k) Vesting: No vesting period. Payroll Contributions: Employer 401(k) contributions are deposited every payroll. 401(k) Options: Pre‑tax and Roth 401(k) contributions are available. PTO and Retirement Flexibility: Employees may have flexibility to adjust PTO and 401(k) contributions based on personal preferences, with appropriate pay rate offsets. Medical Insurance: Medical insurance available with significant company contribution. Medical Plan Options: Options include a CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage Platinum Plan with $0 deductible and a CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage High Deductible Plan with HSA. HSA Contribution: For employees enrolled in the High Deductible Plan, the company contributes 1/4 of the deductible to the employee’s HSA quarterly. Dental Insurance: CareFirst BlueDental Plus. Vision Insurance: CareFirst BlueVision Plus. Health Savings Account: Employees enrolled in the High Deductible Plan may contribute additional funds to an HSA up to IRS limits. Flexible Spending Account: Medical FSA contribution limit of $3,200 per year. Dependent Care FSA: Dependent Care FSA contribution limit of $5,000 per year for married couples filing jointly. Flexible Schedule: Flexible or alternate work schedules may be available as long as customer approval is received. Life Insurance: $50,000 life insurance and $50,000 AD&D coverage, paid by the company. Short-Term Disability: Coverage of 60% of pay, up to $1,000 per week, paid by the company. Long-Term Disability: Coverage of 60% of pay, up to $6,000 per month, paid by the company. Education and Training: Up to $5,000 per any twelve‑month period for approved training, courses, books, materials, online courses, college courses, seminars, conferences, travel, and related costs. Company Apparel Allowance: $100 per calendar year toward company logo apparel. #J-18808-Ljbffr