ME00665-Agile Developer 2

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Group medical plan

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

STD/LTD plans

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. seeks a Microservices Developer to modernize a legacy system through Java Spring Boot microservices on AWS with REST APIs and CI/CD.

You will design, develop, integrate, and deliver services, while embracing containerization and Agile practices to ensure rapid, reliable deployments. The role requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph, a related degree or equivalent experience, and 6+ years of experience (or 4+ with a Master’s).

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of relevant software development experience, or 4 years with a Master’s degree.
• Experience developing software in an Agile environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented software development environment.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java Spring Boot microservices using AWS-native technologies.
• Build RESTful services capable of filtering, selecting, and processing complex data objects.
• Support modernization of legacy applications into scalable microservices-based architectures.
• Implement CI/CD principles and automated delivery workflows using Maven, GitLab, GitOps, and related tooling.
• Develop, integrate, test, and deploy software in an Agile development environment.
• Support containerized application deployment using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Develop and maintain interfaces with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, and release activities.
• Collaborate closely with software developers, systems engineers, testers, product owners, and other stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot application and integration issues across development and production environments.
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting operational systems.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Python

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Master’s degree in related field + 4 years experience

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Maven

GitLab

GitOps

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 a Microservices Developer to support modernization of a legacy operational system using a microservices-based architecture and modern cloud-native technologies
• The successful candidate will design, develop, integrate, and deliver Java Spring Boot microservices leveraging AWS-native services, REST APIs, CI/CD practices, and containerized deployment technologies

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java Spring Boot microservices using AWS-native technologies
• Build RESTful services capable of filtering, selecting, and processing complex data objects
• Support modernization of legacy applications into scalable microservices-based architectures
• Implement CI/CD principles and automated delivery workflows using Maven, GitLab, GitOps, and related tooling
• Develop, integrate, test, and deploy software in an Agile development environment
• Support containerized application deployment using Docker and Kubernetes
• Develop and maintain interfaces with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, and release activities
• Collaborate closely with software developers, systems engineers, testers, product owners, and other stakeholders
• Troubleshoot application and integration issues across development and production environments
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting operational systems

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• At least six (6) years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus four (4) years of relevant experience
• Experience developing software in an Agile environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented software development environment
• Ability to support an on-call rotation

Desired Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience with at least two of the following:
• Java, Spring Boot, or Python
• CI/CD technologies and practices, including AWS tools, Maven, GitLab, GitOps, Kubernetes, and Docker
• NoSQL databases, including MongoDB query development and schema design
• OAuth / OIDC implementation
• Automated testing frameworks such as Playwright and Cucumber

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.