Remote Senior Software Engineer - Java, Linux, Docker TS/SCI

Bestgate Engineering, LLC; Maryland; Remote; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible PTO

11 holidays

401k employer gift

Medical premiums paid

Training & career pathing

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Bestgate Engineering, LLC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong Java development experience in Linux environments. The role emphasizes automation, integrations, and modernization across Atlassian tools to support enterprise workflows.

The candidate should have 9+ years in software engineering, Linux CLI proficiency, and experience with Spring, Docker, OpenSearch, and Atlassian SDK. TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required. Telework eligible within the United States.

Qualifications

• 9 years of relevant Software Engineering experience required.
• Linux CLI proficiency required.
• Recent Java development experience in Linux environments.
• Experience with the Spring Framework.
• Experience with modern web technologies: JavaScript/HTML/CSS.
• Experience with Docker and containerization.
• Experience with Apache Velocity.
• Experience with OpenSearch.
• Experience using Atlassian Plugin SDK to create/extend Atlassian apps.
• Experience documenting configurations, procedures, and system changes.
• Bachelor's degree or 4 additional years of TE/related experience may substitute.
• Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support Java-based software in Linux environments.
• Automate, integrate, and modernize workflows across Atlassian ecosystem.
• Collaborate with developers, admins, PMs, and mission customers to solve problems.

Skills

Java programming

Linux CLI

Scripting Bash/Python/Groovy

Spring Framework

JavaScript/HTML/CSS

Docker

Apache Velocity

OpenSearch

Atlassian Plugin SDK

Security clearance TS/SCI w/Poly

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years TE/related substitution

Tools

Atlassian Plugin SDK

Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket/Bamboo

IaC (Ansible)

Job description

Bestgate Engineering, LLC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong Java development experience in Linux environments. The role emphasizes automation, integrations, and modernization across Atlassian tools to support enterprise workflows.

The candidate should have 9+ years in software engineering, Linux CLI proficiency, and experience with Spring, Docker, OpenSearch, and Atlassian SDK. TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required. Telework eligible within the United States.