- Salary
- $150k – $230k
- Location
- Laurel, MD
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Clearance
- Required
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Cleared Software Engineer - Java
Summary
Join a high performing Agile team supporting mission-critical enterprise applications. This role offers the opportunity to build, enhance, and modernize backend services while working with modern technologies including Java and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical challenges, improving system performance and reliability, and collaborating with a team focused on delivering high-quality solutions.
Required
- 6+ years of software development/engineering experience.
- Strong experience with Java development.
- Experience with Spring Boot backend services.
- Experience with a JavaScript framework such as Angular.
- Experience working in Linux environments.
- Experience with Docker/containerized environments.
- Experience troubleshooting issues, resolving defects, and implementing application enhancements.
- Experience maintaining and updating software libraries and dependencies.
- Experience with framework and code-level changes.
- Ability to support deployments and production/release activities.
- Ability to participate in Agile planning and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
- Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly
Desired
- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Experience with MySQL and/or Oracle databases.
- Experience with Maven.
- Experience with Git and GitLab.
- Experience with Node.js.
- Experience with Atlassian Tool Suite.
- Experience supporting enterprise applications and mission-critical systems.
- Experience modernizing existing backend services and applications.
*The provided salary range is an approximation based on current market data and may vary. The final offer will be determined after carefully considering the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the position. This range is intended as a reference point and is subject to change.
Bestgate Engineering is a leading software and systems engineering firm supporting military and government customers.
We are currently hiring Cleared Software Developers, CNO Engineers, Systems Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Security Engineers.
At Bestgate, you'll work alongside some of the industry's most experienced software and systems engineers, tackling mission-critical challenges across cloud-native technologies, software modernization, embedded systems, data science, DevSecOps, and more. We believe exceptional people deserve exceptional support, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package focused on your well-being, career development, and work-life balance, including:
- Competitive Pay – Less frill for more in your base pay.
- Flexible PTO to fit your work/life needs + 11 holidays.
- 7% 401k Employer Gift – Vested immediately.
- 100% Paid Carefirst medical premiums for both individuals and families.
- Training/Career Pathing – Annual budget for training, mentoring, and an Internal Mobility Program.
- Morale Building Events – Time given to enjoy connecting with other Bestgate Employees.
Apply to learn more about us, and the work we have available!
External Referral Program - If now's not the right time, but you know someone that is looking for a change, we offer competitive external referral bonuses for every hire!
Equal Employment Opportunity: Bestgate Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
