Full Stack Software Engineer – Java, Angular & PostgreSQL

Ctrl +; Corridor North (MD); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employer 401(k) non-elective

Job summary

Ctrl+ is seeking a software engineer to modernize a customer service portal end to end. You will develop backend microservices with Java and Spring Boot, and build responsive Angular interfaces that interact with secure RESTful APIs in a cloud environment.

Applicants must hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph and live within commuting distance of Annapolis Junction, MD. On-site with optional telework up to two days weekly; rotates on-call schedule and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience; Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Java and Spring Boot 3.5/4.0
• Node.js
• Angular 19+
• PostgreSQL
• AWS and Linux/RHEL
• Docker, Git, Maven and Ansible
• Jira and Confluence

Responsibilities

• Develop backend microservices with Java and Spring Boot
• Build responsive Angular user interfaces
• Design and document secure RESTful APIs
• Optimize PostgreSQL schemas
• Build and manage containerized deployments
• Join a rotating on-call schedule

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Node.js

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

Angular

PostgreSQL

AWS

Linux/RHEL

Docker

Git

Maven

Ansible

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Work location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Work arrangement: Hybrid – on-site with up to 2 days per week telework

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement

All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge

Modernize a customer service request portal end to end, from Spring Boot services and Angular interfaces to cloud infrastructure.

The mission

Support a customer service portal that mission users rely on to request and track services.

What you’ll do

• Develop backend microservices with Java and Spring Boot
• Build responsive Angular user interfaces
• Design and document secure RESTful APIs
• Optimize PostgreSQL schemas
• Build and manage containerized deployments
• Join a rotating on-call schedule

What you’ll bring

• 3 years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Java and Spring Boot 3.5/4.0
• Node.js
• Angular 19+
• PostgreSQL
• AWS and Linux/RHEL
• Docker, Git, Maven and Ansible
• Jira and Confluence

Preferred qualifications

• Strong DevOps skills

Compensation and flexibility

$77.31–$85.36 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+’s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include:

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.