Senior Software Developer - Java & Kubernetes

Quevera; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (employee)

Dental & Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Education assistance

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer – Java & Kubernetes to support mission-critical programs in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and a strong background in Java, Kubernetes, and modern development practices.

You will help productize a mission-focused software suite for deployment beyond the current customer environment, build interfaces for authorization workflows and key management, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or 8+ years of experience).
• 8+ years of experience with Java, JavaScript and Kubernetes.
• Experience with encryption and key management.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology.

Responsibilities

• Support the productization of a mission-focused software suite for deployment beyond the current customer environment and across the broader DoD community.
• Remove customer-specific dependencies and abstract environment-specific configurations.
• Develop interfaces that enable authorization workflows and key management operations across a variety of customer environments.
• Support development efforts across clients, Portal, Proxy services, and OpenBao-based key management services.
• Support the development of Encryption Libraries and Key Management Services.
• Establish and apply best practices to support successful implementation of solution designs.
• Collaborate with project teams through communication, planning documentation, system testing, and defect resolution.
• Participate in project planning and project status communications.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Kubernetes

AWS

Spring

SOA

REST APIs

Encryption & Key Management

Agile

Containerization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

OpenBao

Job description

Job Description

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer – Java & Kubernetes with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support mission‑critical programs in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

In this role, you will support an ongoing software development effort focused on productizing a mission‑focused product suite for deployment beyond the current customer environment and across the broader Department of Defense (DoD) community. The effort involves removing customer‑specific dependencies, abstracting environment‑specific configurations, and developing interfaces that enable authorization workflows and key management operations across a variety of customer environments.

The development effort impacts major components of the ecosystem, including clients, Portal, Proxy services, and OpenBao‑based key management services.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the productization of a mission‑focused software suite for deployment beyond the current customer environment and across the broader DoD community.
• Remove customer‑specific dependencies and abstract environment‑specific configurations.
• Develop interfaces that enable authorization workflows and key management operations across a variety of customer environments.
• Support development efforts across clients, Portal, Proxy services, and OpenBao‑based key management services.
• Support the development of Encryption Libraries and Key Management Services.
• Establish and apply best practices to support successful implementation of solution designs.
• Collaborate with project teams through communication, planning documentation, system testing, and defect resolution.
• Participate in project planning and project status communications.

Minimum Requirements

• United States citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Eight (8) years of equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience with Java, JavaScript, and Kubernetes.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience with modern development practices and testing.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodology.
• Experience with encryption and an understanding of key management.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with team members and clients.

Desired Skills

• Experience as a contractor in the Intelligence Community.
• Experience with C or C++.
• Five (5) or more years of experience with REST APIs.
• AWS experience.
• Spring experience.
• Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA) experience.
• Experience with containerization and Kubernetes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to follow through, stay motivated, and collaborate with team members.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and partner with virtual teams.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.

Why Join Quevera?

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

Outstanding Benefits

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer‑paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit‑sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem‑solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission‑critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.