Java Software Engineer Mission Applications

CTRL + LLC; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

EAP

Dev reimbursement

Equipment reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Team events

Job summary

CTRL+ LLC in the Fort Meade area seeks an experienced Java Software Engineer to build and sustain missioned applications. You will work on backend development, container integrations, and occasional UI tasks within a small team supporting secure DoD missions around Fort Meade. On-site work and TS/SCI with polygraph clearance are required.

Minimum 7 years of relevant experience with a B.S. in CS or related field, strong Linux skills, and familiarity with Docker, REST, Git, and Gradle are

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Proficiency in Java development and related toolchains.
• Experience with Git, Gradle, Guice/dependency injection, Docker and REST.
• Strong Linux skills and willingness to perform limited UI work.
• Ability to work in customer spaces or offsite secure facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain Java application capabilities.
• Use Git, Gradle and dependency injection workflows.
• Build REST and container integrations.
• Troubleshoot applications on Linux.
• Contribute to limited-scope frontend tasks.

Job description

Work location: Fort Meade area, MD

Work arrangement: On-site

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

Bring your Java skills to a small team where your work is visible. Build mission applications, solve practical engineering problems, and pitch in across backend and occasional UI tasks.

The mission

Support secure mission systems through software engineering, infrastructure integration, networking and dependable operational services.

What you'll do

• Develop and sustain Java application capabilities
• Use Git, Gradle and dependency injection workflows
• Build REST and container integrations
• Troubleshoot applications on Linux
• Contribute to limited-scope frontend tasks

What you'll bring

• 7 years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Java development
• Git, Gradle, Guice/dependency injection, Docker and REST
• Strong Linux skills
• Willingness to perform limited UI work and work in customer spaces or an offsite secure facility

Preferred qualifications

• ELK Stack
• MongoDB
• Ansible
• Kubernetes
• Angular and TypeScript

Compensation and flexibility

$67.41–$87.57 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.