ME00621-Software Engineer 1

Momentumcareers; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Group medical plan

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. seeks an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and secure mission‑critical software for DoD/IC programs. The candidate will work through the full lifecycle, applying secure software practices to build scalable enterprise applications.

The role emphasizes collaboration, secure coding, and performance optimization in Linux environments, with strong Java development and a focus on building robust, high‑assurance systems.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• 7+ years of software engineer experience in similar scope.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline; 4 additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain secure software applications for mission-critical systems.
• Implement secure software engineering techniques per reference architectures and standards.
• Perform security testing and participate in code reviews to improve security and quality.
• Debug and enhance existing software to improve functionality, performance, and security.
• Develop RESTful APIs and enterprise services for distributed architectures.
• Collaborate with software, systems, cybersecurity, and mission stakeholders to deliver secure solutions.
• Document software designs, interfaces, and implementation artifacts.
• Adopt new technologies and best practices; participate in Agile and DevSecOps activities.

Skills

Secure software development

Java development

Linux

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

HBase

Bigtable

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 experienced Software Engineer to develop, enhance, and secure mission‑critical software solutions supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs
• The successful candidate will participate in the full software development lifecycle, applying secure software engineering principles to design, implement, test, and maintain enterprise applications
• This role requires experience developing secure, scalable software solutions while integrating advanced software security techniques to strengthen application resilience and mitigate cybersecurity risks
• The ideal candidate is a collaborative software engineer with strong Java development skills, experience working in Linux environments, and a passion for building secure, high‑performance applications

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, integrate, and maintain secure software applications supporting mission‑critical systems
• Implement advanced secure software engineering techniques in accordance with established technical reference architectures and secure coding standards
• Perform ongoing software security testing and participate in peer code reviews to improve application security, quality, and maintainability
• Debug existing software, diagnose defects, and develop enhancements to improve functionality, performance, and security
• Design and implement new software capabilities while modifying existing applications to meet evolving mission requirements
• Develop engineering solutions that mitigate software vulnerabilities and strengthen overall application security
• Develop RESTful APIs and enterprise services supporting distributed and service‑oriented architectures
• Contribute across all architectural layers, including application, business logic, data access, and integration components
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, software designs, interface specifications, and implementation artifacts
• Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and mission stakeholders to deliver secure, high‑quality software solutions
• Research and adopt new technologies, development tools, frameworks, and software engineering best practices
• Participate in Agile software development activities, including sprint planning, design reviews, code reviews, testing, and release planning
• Support software deployment, system integration, operational sustainment, and troubleshooting activities

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Four (4) additional years of directly related Software Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Experience with software design, development, integration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of secure software development principles and software engineering best practices
• Experience participating in code reviews, debugging, and software testing activities
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of software development experience within the past eight (8) years developing production software for Linux or Solaris environments
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience developing software using Java, C, or C++, with strong preference for Java
• Demonstrated experience developing RESTful APIs and web services
• Experience developing enterprise applications using Java frameworks and technologies
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized application deployments
• Experience developing analytics or data‑intensive applications
• Experience working with Open Source NoSQL databases, including HBase, Accumulo, Bigtable, or similar technologies
• Experience supporting distributed systems and scalable enterprise architectures
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community software development efforts

Exempt hourly position.

• 11 paid holidays
• minimum of 3 weeks PTO
• company sponsored group medical plan
• company paid dental
• vision
• life insurance
• STD/LTD plans

Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.