Cleared Java Backend Engineer – Spring Boot (TS/SCI)

Bestgate Engineering; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible PTO

401k Employer Gift – 7%

Healthcare Premiums Covered

Training/Career Pathing

Morale Building Events

Job summary

Bestgate Engineering seeks a Cleared Software Engineer - Java to join a high-performing Agile team. You will build, enhance, and modernize backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular, while solving complex technical challenges to improve performance and reliability.

The role requires 6+ years in software development, experience with Linux and Docker, and a TS/SCI w/Poly clearance. You’ll participate in deployments, planning, and continuous improvement within a government-oriented

Qualifications

• 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 additionalexperience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

• Build, enhance, and modernize backend services.
• Collaborate with Agile team on mission-critical enterprise apps.
• Support deployments and production release activities.
• Resolve defects and implement enhancements across Java backend systems.

Skills

Java development

Linux

Agile planning

System performance

Troubleshooting

Production deployments

Security mindset

Code maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Spring Boot

Angular

Docker

Job description

Bestgate Engineering seeks a Cleared Software Engineer - Java to join a high-performing Agile team. You will build, enhance, and modernize backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular, while solving complex technical challenges to improve performance and reliability.

The role requires 6+ years in software development, experience with Linux and Docker, and a TS/SCI w/Poly clearance. You’ll participate in deployments, planning, and continuous improvement within a government-oriented