Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 1

Security Clearance with Polygraph is required

The Software Engineer shall be responsible for developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting
GHOSTGEM's software suite of applications. Software development activities include
implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS and FOSS products, packages, and
libraries.

Position Required Skills
Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools
Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python
Recent software development experience using Java
Recent software development experience using the Spring Framework including Spring
Boot, Spring Data and Spring Integration
Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containerd
Experience with container orchestration technologies including Kubernetes
Familiar with Messaging Frameworks such as RabbitMQ and Kafka
Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as Bamboo and GitLab CI

Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools including Ansible
Experience using Git Source Control System

Position Desired Skills
Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence 
Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services in a Kubernetes
environment

About Ctrl+

Ctrl+ is an innovative software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland. We specialize in providing cutting-edge software solutions and assembling exceptional teams for Department of Defense (DoD) programs. From designing secure software to offering expert staffing solutions in cyber security, program management, analysis, and comprehensive documentation, we cover every aspect of our clients' projects from start to finish.

Benefits

At Ctrl+, we give you the power to customize your benefits. Choose from health, dental, and vision coverage, plus a Dependent Care FSA to set aside tax-free dollars for child or adult care.

What we provide:
- Flexible healthcare options (CareFirst medical, dental & vision)
- Dependent Care FSA (up to $5,000 household / $2,500 individual)
- Tech reimbursement – up to $1,500 every other year
- 100% Employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Employer-paid 10% 401(k) contribution (vested immediately)
- Sign-on & retention bonuses
- Flexible PTO (carry over up to 300 hours + payout for excess)
- Paid hours for company events & training
- Referral bonus: $1.50/hr extra for successful hires you refer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.