Senior Software Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 189,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nyla FLEX program

4 weeks annual leave + 11 holidays

401k matching 10%

Professional development stipend $5,0

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions seeks a senior Java software engineer to design and deploy high‑throughput back‑end services for front‑end processing of mission‑critical tools. You will architect modern Java applications, optimize data ingress, and scale services in Kubernetes, collaborating with an elite dev team.

The role requires an active TS/SCI polygraph, extensive Java experience, and deep knowledge of REST, messaging, and data pipelines.

Qualifications

• Server-side Java applications and RESTful web services experience.
• Experience deploying and managing services with Kubernetes.
• Experience configuring JMS/Messaging systems (ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ).

Skills

Java REST

Kubernetes

Messaging JMS

Agile tooling

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

ActiveMQ

RabbitMQ

Job description

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

In this role, you will collaborate with a team of innovative engineers to develop new capabilities supporting the front‑end processing services of a mission‑critical tool. You won't just maintain legacy code—you’ll actively architect modern, high‑throughput Java applications, streamline data ingress, and pivot rapidly across complex technical challenges. From manipulating processing‑intensive analytics and high‑volume messaging queues to deploying scalable services in Kubernetes, if you thrive on solving hard problems alongside an elite dev team, you’ll fit right in with Team Nyla.

The annual base salary range for this role is $189,000-$224,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

Required Skills

• Core Java & REST Architecture: Extensive hands‑on experience developing server‑side Java applications and RESTful web services (no front‑end UI required).
• Containerization & Orchestration: Direct experience deploying and managing software services using Kubernetes.
• Enterprise Messaging Systems: Experience configuring and working with JMS/Messaging systems (e.g., ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ).
• Agile Tooling & Methodologies: Proven capability working in fast‑paced Agile environments using Git, Jira, Confluence, and modern IDEs (IntelliJ or Eclipse).
• Agility & Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to multitask, manage shifting priorities, and pivot rapidly across dynamic operational requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 14 + years of professional software development experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 18+ years of hands‑on technical software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

Modern Language Capabilities: Experience with Kotlin or Python for rapid automation and service development.

Spring Ecosystem: Hands‑on experience with Spring or Spring Boot frameworks.

Modern Database Systems: Experience querying and integrating non‑relational databases like MongoDB.

Data Routing & Pipelines: Familiarity with Apache NiFi for automated data routing and payload ingestion workflows.

About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward‑thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,

Benefits

Nyla provides a top‑of‑market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.

PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!

SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40‑hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30‑32 hours while still enjoying the top‑notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.