Sr. Software Engineer

Why join Culper Technology?

At Culper Technology, We take pride in serving the mission with exceptional quality, value, and service. Our team members are at the core of everything we do, and we treat them like family, providing support for both their professional and personal goals. With an employee-first mindset, we believe that when our people succeed, so do our customers and partners. We promote open communication, encourage professional development, and foster idea-sharing across teams to create a collaborative and innovative environment. We are seeking talented team members who share our passion for excellence, integrity, and pride while being a part of an incredible team.

Benefits:

Culper Technology, understands that our success starts with our employees. That's why we provide an exceptional benefits package and above-market compensation. We’re dedicated to recognizing hard work, promoting well-being, and ensuring our team members feel valued and supported both professionally and personally. Some of our top-tier benefits include:

• 100% Paid Healthcare
• 100% Paid Vision and Dental
• Generous 10% 401k gift
• 4 weeks PTO with 11 paid holidays
• Professional Development stipend
• Technical Device Allotment
• Wellness Program
• Recognition Program
• Exclusive Events and Culture Initiatives

EEO Statement:

Culper Technology is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values diversity and is free from discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, and all levels of staff within the organization. All employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

About the role

• We are seeking aSenior Software Engineerto support a suite of mission-critical web-based applications that automate data management workflows for IC data custodians. These applications enable compliant data movement, reuse, and integration across the customer mission environment. The ideal candidate will join a mature Agile software development team focused on building and enhancing Java-based applications. This role provides the opportunity to work with modern technologies, includingJava, Quarkus, and PrimeFaces, while contributing to scalable solutions that support critical mission needs.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, test, and maintaincomplex Java-based applications.
• Support the full software development lifecycle within anAgile development environment.
• Develop solutions that automate data management, approvals, and compliant data workflows.
• Design and implement complex algorithms while meeting strict timing, resource, and interface requirements.
• Perform quality control reviews of software products and contribute to process improvements.
• Collaborate with system and hardware engineers to define software requirements, interfaces, and system capabilities.
• Support software deployment, installation, troubleshooting, and operational validation.
• Improve software documentation and development standards.Describe the specific responsibilities and job functions of the role

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenshipwith an activeTS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• 20+ years of Software Engineering experiencesupporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree inComputer Science or a related technical disciplinefrom an accredited college or university.
• Four additional years of Software Engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience designing and implementingcomplex software solutionswith strict performance, resource, and interface requirements.
• Experience supporting software development processes, documentation standards, and quality control efforts.
• Experience collaborating with system engineers to define software requirements and technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience withJava development.
• Experience withdatabase development and administration.
• Experience withSQL and complex query development.
• Experience withPostgreSQL.
• Experience withElasticsearch aggregations.
• Familiarity with modern Java frameworks and technologies such asQuarkus and PrimeFaces.
• Experience working inAgile software development environments.

The pay range for this role is:

245,000 - 260,000 USD per year (Annapolis Junction, MD)