ME00539-Software Engineer 3

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 175,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Minimum of 3 weeks PTO

Company sponsored group medical plan

Company paid dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and STD/LTD plans

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Maryland seeks a skilled Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications for mission-critical systems. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph, and have experience in Java, Docker, and Kubernetes. The position offers a salary range of $175,000 - $235,000 annually, along with generous benefits including PTO, paid holidays, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Experience developing microservices using Java and Spring.
• Strong debugging, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user and system requirements to design and develop software solutions.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain complex software applications.
• Implement algorithms to meet performance and functional standards.
• Participate in system architecture and design discussions.
• Develop APIs, backend services, and user interfaces as required.
• Conduct unit, integration, and system testing.

Skills

Linux command line interface

Microservices using Java

Containerization technologies (Docker)

Container orchestration technologies (Kubernetes)

System monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus)

Version control (Git)

Tools

GitLab CI

OpenSearch or Elasticsearch

Amazon HCI platform

NiFi

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a skilled Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications supporting mission-critical systems
• The i will work within a collaborative team environment to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions aligned with customer requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze user and system requirements to design and develop software solutions
• Develop, enhance, and maintain complex software applications
• Implement algorithms to meet performance and functional standards
• Participate in system architecture and design discussions
• Develop APIs, backend services, and user interfaces as required
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Conduct unit, integration, and system testing
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues
• Support deployment, configuration management, and release activities
• Contribute to technical documentation and user guides
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Experience using the Linux command line interface
• Experience developing microservices using Java and Spring
• Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and containerd
• Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
• Experience using system monitoring tools including Grafana and Prometheus
• Experience using Git for version control

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery principles and tools such as GitLab CI and ArgoCD
• Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch for data indexing and retrieval
• Experience with NiFi for dataflow management and ingestion
• Experience with the Amazon HCI platform
• Strong debugging, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in an Agile development environment and on a multi-disciplinary team

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

175,000 - 235,000 USD per year(NBP)