Lead Java Microservices Developer – AWS Modernization

Ctrl +; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 174,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employer 401(k) non-elective

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Professional development reimbursement

Equipment reimbursement

Referral programs

Paid team events

Job summary

Ctrl+ is seeking an experienced software engineer to lead the build-out of Java Spring Boot microservices replacing a legacy system with a modern, cloud-native platform. The role requires active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance and in-person work in Annapolis Junction, MD.

You will write Java Spring Boot microservices, optimize Lambda/Python-based workflows, and implement CI/CD with Maven, GitLab and GitOps in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (or a Master’s plus 10 years).
• Two or more of: Java, Spring Boot or Python
• JSON Schema
• Microservice architectures
• AWS tools, Maven, GitLab, GitOps, Kubernetes, Docker or Ansible
• MongoDB, DynamoDB or other NoSQL query and schema design
• OAuth/OIDC implementation
• Cypress and Cucumber test automation

Responsibilities

• Write Java Spring Boot microservices using AWS-native services
• Use Python to optimize Lambda, Step Functions, EC2 and S3
• Build Spring REST services that filter and select complex data
• Implement CI/CD with Maven, GitLab and GitOps
• Deliver software in an Agile team and collaborate with stakeholders

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Python

JSON Schema

Microservices

AWS

Maven

GitLab

GitOps

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

MongoDB

DynamoDB

NoSQL

OAuth/OIDC

Cypress

Cucumber

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Maven

GitLab

GitOps

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

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

Lead the build-out of Java Spring Boot microservices that replace a legacy system with a modern, cloud-native platform.

The mission

Help modernize a legacy operational system with a microservices architecture, AWS-native technologies and modern CI/CD.

What you’ll do

• Write Java Spring Boot microservices using AWS-native services
• Use Python to optimize Lambda, Step Functions, EC2 and S3
• Build Spring REST services that filter and select complex data
• Implement CI/CD with Maven, GitLab and GitOps
• Deliver software in an Agile team and collaborate with stakeholders

What you’ll bring

• 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (or a Master’s plus 10 years).
• Two or more of: Java, Spring Boot or Python
• JSON Schema
• Microservice architectures
• AWS tools, Maven, GitLab, GitOps, Kubernetes, Docker or Ansible
• MongoDB, DynamoDB or other NoSQL query and schema design
• OAuth/OIDC implementation
• Cypress and Cucumber test automation

Preferred qualifications

• Experience leading development on modernization efforts

Compensation and flexibility

$126.42–$139.59 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.