ME00566-Agile Developer 3

Momentum Engineering; Maryland; On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; 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 is seeking an Agile Developer to modernize legacy systems through cloud-native, microservices-based solutions. The role focuses on building scalable services in an AWS environment and requires strong skills in Java, Python, and CI/CD tools. Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance and extensive experience in cloud technologies. The position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 - $220,000 per year, along with generous benefits including paid holidays and PTO.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph within the last 5 years.
• 9+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience with cloud automation and optimization using Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java Spring Boot‑based microservices.
• Develop and optimize cloud-based solutions using Python.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs for complex data processing.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot microservices development

Python for cloud automation

CI/CD tools

AWS environments

Docker

Kubernetes

Rules engine integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

AWS services

CI/CD tools (Maven, GitLab, GitOps)

Document-based data stores (e.g., MongoDB)

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 an Agile Developer to support the modernization of a legacy operational system through the design and development of cloud‑native, microservices‑based solutions leveraging cutting‑edge technologies
• This role focuses on building scalable, high‑performance services within an AWS cloud environment, enabling improved system flexibility, maintainability, and operational efficiency
• The developer will work within an Agile team to deliver secure, reliable, and mission‑critical capabilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java Spring Boot‑based microservices leveraging AWS native services
• Develop and optimize cloud‑based solutions using Python, including integration with AWS services such as Lambda, Step Functions, EC2, and S3
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs capable of filtering and processing complex data objects
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Maven, GitLab, and GitOps methodologies
• Develop solutions within a cloud‑native environment, utilizing containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
• Collaborate within Agile teams to support iterative development, continuous integration, and rapid delivery of software
• Integrate and support rules engine‑based processing within application workflows
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance and scalability
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment on technical solutions and delivery priorities

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph within the last 5 years
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• 9+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience
• Strong experience with:
• Java and Spring Boot microservices development
• Python for cloud automation and optimization
• CI/CD tools (AWS‑native tools, Maven, GitLab, GitOps)
• Cloud environments, particularly AWS
• Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Rules engine integration and development

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with AWS services, including Lambda, Step Functions, S3, and EC2
• Experience with document‑based data stores (e.g., MongoDB, OpenSearch)
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., RDS, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
• Experience with automated testing frameworks, such as Cucumber
• Understanding of microservices design patterns and distributed systems

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: 160,000 - 220,000 USD per year (NBP)