Senior Software Engineer with Security Clearance

IAMUS; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Financial and Retirement Plans

Paid Leave

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Dependent Care

Job summary

IAMUS in Columbia, MD seeks a senior Java software engineer to design, develop, test, and implement enterprise APIs, RESTful services, and microservices. The role blends hands-on delivery with technical leadership, mentoring teammates in a hybrid work arrangement.

Candidates should have substantial software engineering experience, strong Java skills, Kubernetes, Linux, and configuration-management tooling. U.S. citizenship is required; security clearance desired but not required.

Qualifications

• Substantial software engineering experience with strong Java skills.
• Experience with Kubernetes deployments and microservices architectures.
• Familiarity with APIs and RESTful services, Linux, and configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement complex Java software for enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, balance hands-on delivery with technical leadership and mentorship.
• Guide teams and contribute to architecture decisions in a hybrid work setting.

Skills

Java

Spring

Kubernetes

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Linux

Git

Mentoring

Technical Leadership

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Nexus

Maven

Job description

Design, develop, test, and implement complex Java software capabilities for computer-based systems, including enterprise APIs, RESTful services, and microservices. Collaborate with engineers while balancing hands‑on delivery with technical guidance, mentorship, and team leadership.

Requirements: Requires substantial software engineering experience, strong Java skills, experience with Kubernetes deployments, APIs, RESTful services, microservices, Linux, and configuration management tools, plus a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to work hybrid in Columbia, Maryland; a current U.S. government security clearance is desired but not required.

Key Skills: Java, Spring, Guava, Kubernetes, Helm, Flux, Enterprise API Design, RESTful Web Services, Microservices, Agile Software Development, Linux, Git, Nexus, Maven, Technical Leadership, Mentoring

Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Financial and Retirement Plans, Paid Leave, Professional Development, Tuition Assistance, Dependent Care