Java Software Engineer – Spring Boot Modernization

CTRL + LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 107,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employer 401(k) contribution

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Ctrl+ seeks a senior Java/Angular developer to modernize a mission-critical enterprise app. You will migrate to Spring Boot, containerized services, and microservices while supporting CI/CD and documentation.

Required TS/SCI with poly, 7+ years of experience, and strong Oracle/PostgreSQL skills. This is an on-site role in Maryland with commute considerations.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.
• Java enterprise development with Spring Boot.
• Angular front-end development.
• RESTful API design and database experience (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MariaDB)

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain Java and Angular applications.
• Build RESTful APIs and service integrations.
• Develop data access for Oracle, PostgreSQL and other relational databases.
• Support migration to Spring Boot, containers and microservices.
• Support CI/CD, automated testing and technical documentation.
• Provide backup database administration support.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

RESTful API design

Oracle/PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Security clearance TS/SCI with poly

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Rancher/EKS/OpenShift

GitLab CI/CD

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Work location: Annapolis Junction, 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

Help move a Java system from a traditional Tomcat deployment to a cloud-native Spring Boot, Docker and Kubernetes architecture.

The mission

Modernize a mission-critical enterprise application and help shape its future architecture.

What you’ll do

• Develop, test and maintain Java and Angular applications
• Build RESTful APIs and service integrations
• Develop data access for Oracle, PostgreSQL and other relational databases
• Support migration to Spring Boot, containers and microservices
• Support CI/CD, automated testing and technical documentation
• Provide backup database administration support

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 enterprise development with Spring Boot or similar
• Angular or similar front-end frameworks
• RESTful API design
• Oracle, PostgreSQL, MariaDB or similar databases
• Docker or Podman
• Containerized applications on Kubernetes
• Application modernization
• Technical documentation

Preferred qualifications

• Tomcat to Spring Boot migration
• Microservices architectures
• Oracle to PostgreSQL migration
• Rancher, EKS, OpenShift or other Kubernetes platforms
• Helm and core Kubernetes concepts
• GitLab CI/CD, Jira and Confluence
• XML and JSON data processing
• Automated testing and DevSecOps

Compensation and flexibility

$77.88–$85.99 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

Let’s connect

If this work sounds like your next chapter and you meet the clearance and local commuting requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

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.