Senior Java Backend Engineer for Scalable Systems (TS/SCI)

stanleyreid; Maryland; On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Reid is seeking a Senior Java Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD to join a team building scalable, mission-critical backend systems. You will design RESTful APIs, own data access layers with Relational and NoSQL databases, and contribute from design through production in a Linux/RHEL environment.

The role emphasizes clean code, performance, and long-term maintainability. The team values practical engineering decisions and collaboration in a flat, people-first culture, with strong

Qualifications

• 7–20+ years of backend Java development; degree optional.
• Proficient in core JVM concepts, Spring, and Hibernate.

Responsibilities

• Design RESTful APIs and data access layers (Relational and NoSQL).
• Own complex technical problems from design through production in a Linux/RHEL environment.
• Focus on clean code, system performance, and long-term maintainability.

Skills

Java backend development

Spring Framework

Hibernate

RESTful APIs

Relational databases design

NoSQL databases

Linux/Unix (RHEL)

Git/version control

Agile methodologies

CI/CD tools

React/Angular

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitLab

Atlassian

CI/CD

Linux shell

Job description

Stanley Reid is seeking a Senior Java Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD to join a team building scalable, mission-critical backend systems. You will design RESTful APIs, own data access layers with Relational and NoSQL databases, and contribute from design through production in a Linux/RHEL environment.

The role emphasizes clean code, performance, and long-term maintainability. The team values practical engineering decisions and collaboration in a flat, people-first culture, with strong