Software Engineer (Level 1 – Subject Matter Expert) – Bethesda, MD
Salary: Up to $260,000.00 per year | Core Hours: 9am-4pm
Position requires a Top Secret (TS/SCI) Clearance with a Polygraph. This role designs, develops, and maintains front‑end and cloud-based software applications using a tailored SAFe Agile DevSecOps process. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, risk mitigation, and cross‑functional collaboration across Agile teams.
Primary Responsibilities
- Participates in and/or directs software programming initiatives using Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot, and Hibernate.
- Develops software validation and testing methods using JUnit and Katalon and integrates custom‑developed solutions to leverage automated deployment technologies.
- Prototype and deploy solutions within commercial cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) utilizing infrastructure services.
- Coordinate closely with product owners and scrum masters to ensure user story alignment and implementation to customer use cases.
- Support the Agile software development lifecycle using GitHub, Jenkins, Unix Bash scripting, and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
- Analyze proof‑of‑concept, performance, and end‑to‑end testing, and coordinate infrastructure needs to meet mission requirements.
- Apply best practices and SOPs to create innovative solutions for customers.
Qualifications
- In-depth experience with Java, Spring, and the full software development lifecycle within a DevOps environment.
- Direct experience using JUnit/Katalon and scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
- Experience developing on commercial cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services.
- Experience with version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems.
- HS diploma + 16 years relevant experience; or BS + 12 years; or MS + 10 years of relevant experience.
- Experience levels: Developmental (0‑2 years), Full Performance (3‑5 years), Senior (6‑10 years), Expert (11‑15 years), SME (16+ years).
Optional Requirements
- Experience with structured analysis and design methodologies.
- Understanding of the customer’s system development policies.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary up to $260,000.00 per year.
- Full Vanguard 401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to 6% of salary.
- Employee phantom stock with 2‑year vesting.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance through United Health Care and Mutual of Omaha.
- Seven weeks paid time off per year (including ten federal holidays) with flexible work schedule and compensatory time.
EEO & E-Verify: B4Corp is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.