Senior Java Software Engineer

Helm Point Solutions, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Leave buy-back program

Community engagement opportunities

CareFirst medical/dental/vision

Education & training allowance

Job summary

Helm Point Solutions, Inc. in Ft. Meade, MD is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to design and build enterprise Java applications in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

You will develop RESTful services, implement automated tests, and work in an Agile/SAFe DevOps setting with CI/CD pipelines, contributing to secure, scalable systems used by national security programs. A TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Strong, professional experience with Java and Spring Framework.
• Experience building RESTful web services and backend logic.
• Practical knowledge of relational or NoSQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with automated testing (JUnit/Mockito) and Agile development.
• Familiarity with Git and DevOps practices in SAFe environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise Java applications using Spring and modern frameworks.
• Build and maintain RESTful web services and backend business logic.
• Develop automated unit, integration, and behavior-driven tests.
• Work in a SAFe/Agile environment with sprint planning and CI/CD guidance.
• Collaborate with engineers, testers, and system architects to deliver high-quality software.
• Support deployments to test and production environments using CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

RESTful Web Services

JPA/Hibernate/Java EE

Databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

JUnit/Mockito

Agile/SAFe

Git

Tools

Git

JUnit/Mockito

Job description

Senior Java Software Engineer
Ft. Meade Area, MD · Government/Military
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Full-Time | Fully Funded | $200K - $220K | 40 Hours/Week

Keep the Mission Running.
Helm Point Solutions is a woman-owned cybersecurity and physical security firm supporting the nation’s most critical systems and infrastructure.

We are supporting a fully funded, mission-critical program in the Ft. Meade area and are seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to help build and maintain a large-scale enterprise system used by the U.S. Intelligence Community. This role offers long-term stability, technically challenging work, and the opportunity to work alongside elite engineering teams supporting national security missions.

This is not a maintenance role. Engineers on this team are responsible for designing, building, testing, and deploying new capabilities in an Agile, DevOps-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Design and develop enterprise Java applications using Spring and modern frameworks
• Build and maintain RESTful web services and backend business logic
• Develop automated unit, integration, and behavior-driven tests
• Work in a SAFe/Agile environment with sprint planning, PI planning, and daily stand-ups
• Collaborate with engineers, testers, and system architects to deliver high-quality software
• Support deployments to test and production environments using CI/CD pipelines

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Strong, professional experience with Java
• Experience with Spring (Spring Boot, Spring Data, or related frameworks)
• Experience with enterprise Java technologies such as JPA, Hibernate, or Java EE
• Experience building or consuming RESTful web services
• Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar)
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit or Mockito
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Experience using source control tools such as Git

Why Helm Point?

We’re not just filling seats — we’re building careers. At Helm Point, every team member matters. You’ll be part of a close-knit company that:

• Listens to your career goals
• Rewards your contributions
• Invests in your growth

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing & Performance Bonuses
• Leave Buy-Back Program
• Community Engagement Opportunities
• CareFirst Gold Medical, Dental, Vision
• Annual Education & Training Allowance

Next Steps

If you’re interested in this or similar opportunities, let us know in your application.

Apply now or email your resume to [e-mail] to start a confidential conversation.

Helm Point Solutions, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, protected veteran status, or other non-merit factor.