ME00552-Software Engineer 3

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Minimum of 3 weeks PTO

Company sponsored medical plan

Company paid dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and STD/LTD plans

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Maryland is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to a high-priority malware analysis modernization program. The ideal candidate must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph and a Bachelor's degree with significant experience in Java application development. Responsibilities include maintaining frameworks, enhancing front-end processing services, and collaborating in an Agile environment. The firm offers 11 paid holidays, 3 weeks of PTO, and comprehensive medical benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• 20 years' experience in relevant fields.
• Ability to multitask and pivot between priorities.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and services.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain frameworks and backend services.
• Design and implement Java-based applications and RESTful services.
• Support modernization of existing processing services.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders in an Agile development environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and integration issues.
• Contribute to continuous integration and deployment processes.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and team technical discussions.
• Support the development of scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions.

Skills

Java application development

Agile methodologies

RESTful API development

Kubernetes

JMX messaging systems

Git

IntelliJ

Eclipse

Kubernetes

ActiveMQ/RabbitMQ (JMX)

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Security clearance

Kotlin

MongoDB

Spring/Spring Boot

Python

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

IntelliJ or Eclipse IDE

Git

Confluence

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 Software Engineer to support a high‑priority, highly visible malware analysis modernization program, focusing on frameworks development supporting mission‑critical capabilities
• The selected candidate will work with a team of dynamic and innovative engineers to develop new capabilities supporting the front‑end processing of data for a mission‑critical malware analysis tool
• This role will also support the modernization and enhancement of front‑end processing services, helping improve scalability, performance, and reliability of the system

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain frameworks and backend services supporting front‑end data processing
• Support modernization of existing processing services and system components
• Design and implement Java‑based applications and RESTful services
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders in an Agile development environment
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and integration issues
• Contribute to continuous integration and deployment processes
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and team technical discussions
• Support the development of scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Bachelor's Degree and 20 years' experience
• Strong experience developing Java applications (backend services; front‑end development not required)
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and services
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Ability to multitask and quickly pivot between priorities
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and Git
• Experience with IntelliJ or Eclipse IDE
• Experience working with Kubernetes
• Experience with JMX messaging systems such as ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, or similar

Desired Qualifications

• Kotlin
• MongoDB
• Spring or Spring Boot
• Python

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.