About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Software Development,Defense and Space Manufacturing,IT Services and IT Consulting.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a seasoned backend Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable server-side systems. In this role you will:

• Design and implement backend services and RESTful APIs using Java and JVM technologies
• Build maintainable, testable, and well-documented code (participate in code reviews)
• Apply Spring / Spring Boot and appropriate frameworks to solve backend problems
• Work with ORM tools (e.g., Hibernate) and design relational schemas; contribute to NoSQL solutions where applicable
• Debug and profile applications in Linux/RHEL environments and support production troubleshooting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define APIs, service boundaries, and technical roadmaps
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment processes
• Participate in Agile development practices and sprint planning
• Help make architecture and design decisions that prioritize scalability, performance, and maintainability

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Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (required)
• Minimum 7+ years professional experience developing backend systems in Java and JVM languages
• Note: Contract-specific requirement — Fourteen (14) years’ experience as a software engineer on programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required (per contract). Please ensure you meet this program-level experience requirement before applying.
• Strong proficiency with core Java and JVM concepts
• Practical experience building RESTful APIs and backend services using Spring / Spring Boot
• Experience with ORM frameworks such as Hibernate
• Strong understanding of relational databases and schema design; familiarity with NoSQL/datastore patterns is a plus
• Comfortable working in Linux/Unix (e.g., RHEL) and using Git for version control
• Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience working in Agile development environments

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience making architectural decisions and guiding technical direction for backend systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD toolchains (Atlassian tools, GitLab CI, or similar)
• Background in automated testing, TDD, or similar practices
• Experience with document stores (MongoDB), search platforms (Elasticsearch), or other NoSQL datastores
• Exposure to containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with AWS and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Scripting proficiency (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Some frontend exposure (React/Angular) is a plus but not required
• Experience in DevOps or related roles and operating in high-complexity, fast-paced client environments

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Skills & Tools

• Java / JVM, Spring, Spring Boot
• RESTful API design
• Hibernate / ORM
• SQL + relational schema design; MongoDB, Elasticsearch (preferred)
• Git, CI/CD (GitLab/Atlassian), automated testing
• Linux/RHEL, Docker, Kubernetes
• AWS, Terraform, Ansible (preferred)

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Glen Burnie, MD (on-site / client-directed)
• Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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Education & Additional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline required, or the equivalent: four (4) years additional SWE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree (per contract language)
• Must meet program/contract experience requirements described above
• U.S. employment eligibility and ability to hold/maintain the required security clearance

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About Our Client

Confidential Client operates in Software Development, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and IT Services & IT Consulting. This role supports engineering efforts across high-performance computing, large data analytics, and advanced information technology solutions for mission-focused programs.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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