Annapolis Junction

Jovian Concepts, Inc.; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with match

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking a Software Engineer Level 2 or 3 as an experienced software developer for the Annapolis Junction, MD area. The role centers on a Kubernetes-native platform with a modern web UI, microservices, and cloud-native components, requiring Go, TypeScript, Python, and Kubernetes expertise.

The position emphasizes collaboration across teams, documentation, and adherence to internal standards, with senior responsibilities and a strong clearance requirement.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with Maryland polygraph required.
• Senior-level SWE with 14+ years (Level 2) or 20+ years (Level 3) in similar scope.
• Bachelor's degree in CS; four years of equivalent SWE experience may substitute for degree.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Go, TypeScript, Python, and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Provide documentation improvements and development-process standards.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software for new features.
• Integrate software into new or modified systems or environments.
• Develop data queries for databases or repositories.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Serve as team lead appropriate to the project’s process.
• Design or implement complex database interfaces/queries.
• Develop algorithms to meet performance and functional standards.
• Assist with testing procedures for software components.

Skills

Go (Golang)

TypeScript

Python

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

ArgoCD

Kafka

Terraform

Job description

Full time | Jovian Concepts, LLC | United States

Posted On 10/26/2026

Job Information

FO-SWE-26-008

Technology

Number of Positions

1

Clearance Required

Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

City

Annapolis Junction

State/Province

Maryland

20701

Job Description

Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking a Software Engineer Level 2 or 3 as an experienced Software Developer for an exciting opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area . At Jovian Concepts, our people drive our success. We're seeking talented professionals eager to deliver specialized, cutting-edge solutions that protect and support our nation's most critical national security missions.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time.

The Senior Software Developer will take ownership of a Kubernetes-native application designed to orchestrate and deploy workloads within the cluster it runs in. The role involves advancing a platform that integrates a modern web-based UI/UX, containerized microservices, and cloud-native components. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Go, TypeScript, Python, and Kubernetes , and will be comfortable working with containerization, orchestration, and event-driven systems. In addition, the candidate must be willing to collaborate with multiple teams to ensure operational excellence and maintain and improve documentation while adhering to internal development standards.

The Level 2 or 3 Software Engineer (SWE) shall possess the following capabilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
  
• Debug existing software and correct defects
  
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
  
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
  
• Write or review software and system documentation
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components

Requirements

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time.

Qualifications

Software Engineer Skill Level 2

• Fourteen (14) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and c omplexity is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Software Engineer Skill Level 3

• Twenty (20) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and c omplexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Core Skills Required or Desired

• Looking for the following skillsets: hardware and software integration, Infrastructure, provisioning, Ansible CM, Kubernetes, Cloud Technologies, Rancher, Containers as a seervice (Caas)f
  
• Proficiency in Go (Golang), with practical experience developing production services.
  
• Experience building frontends using TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
  
• Solid experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps workflows (ArgoCD).
  
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and message brokers like Kafka.
  
• Hands-on experience with container technologies like Docker, and orchestration via RKE2 or similar.
  
• Strong understanding of system design, RESTful APIs, and microservices.
  
• Familiarity with SQL databases and integration in containerized environments.
  
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Bamboo, Fisheye).
  
• Experience with Agile development
• Experience with Continuous Integration
• LINUX or UNIX administration/maintenance experience
• knowledge of SIGINT systems and dataflows
• Ability to perform in a team environment.
  
• Experience with Kafka, NiFi, MetalLB, and MinIO in production environments.
  
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and automation using cloud-init or Terraform.
  
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.
  
• Background in observability (Prometheus, Grafana, or similar).
  
• Experience with Rancher Suite (Harvester, Longhorn, KubeVirt).
  
• Prior work with AWS (EKS, S3, Lambda, RDS) or other cloud platforms.
  
• Maintain and improve documentation and internal development standards

In a recent employee survey, Jovian Concepts earned a 92% Overall Workplace Experience Score, and 100% of employees agreed that they would highly recommend working at Jovian Concepts to others. A comprehensive benefits package is one of the ways Jovian Concepts supports an exceptional work-life balance, and we remain committed to providing the best for the best!

Our benefits include:

• Great Healthcare Coverage : Three (3) healthcare options through CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage with 50% company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with two options and up to 100% employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 50% employer-paid premiums for employees and family.
• Amazing Retirement Savings: 401K - 8% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 3% safe harbor - 5% annual profit share. Immediately vested on day one and no matching or additional employee contribution required!
• Generous Paid Time Off: 5 weeks PTO with no use it or lose it policy + 11 federal holidays + paid hours for company-required all-hands meetings + inclement weather leave
• Fantastic Education Assistance: Up-front tuition payment program, employees pursuing job related degrees and/or certifications could be eligible for full up-front funding depending on performance and job relevance.
• WE DON'T STOP THERE — ENJOY MANY MORE BENEFITS! - Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability at no cost to eligible employees - Up to four (4) weeks paid parental leave - Birthdays and Jovian Concepts’ anniversary recognition and gifts - Annual merit increases - Loyalty bonus- Employee and family-friendly corporate events, including our annual Team Build event and Holiday Party extravaganza.

Disclaimer: Benefits offered by Jovian Concepts may vary based on work location, clearance level, eligibility, and other applicable criteria. Specific benefits, eligibility, and availability are not guaranteed and may differ from those generally described and are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Jovian Concepts, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.