Software Developer

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Software Developer to support cloud-hosted application development, enhancement, and deployment. You will modernize existing apps, drive new initiatives, and ensure smooth production deployments in an Agile environment with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include API design, Java/Spring Boot backend work, frontend with JSP/Knockout/jQuery, Oracle DB design, data persistence with Eclipse Link JPA, and automation via Shell/PowerShell. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software development with REST API design.
• 3+ years with Spring Boot and Java development.
• Experience with Oracle DB and JPA (EclipseLink) and scripting with Shell/PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain cloud-hosted applications.
• Implement and manage REST APIs and backend services with Spring Boot/Java.
• Develop UIs using JSP, Knockout, and jQuery.
• Design, develop, and optimize Oracle DB schemas and queries.
• Use Eclipse Link JPA for data persistence and SVN for version control.
• Handle JWT and YAML based data handling and config management.
• Write automation scripts in Shell and PowerShell.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile ceremonies.
• Explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Occasional travel as needed.

Skills

REST API design

Java

Spring Boot

JSP

Knockout

jQuery

Oracle DB

EclipseLink JPA

Shell

PowerShell

SVN

Maven

Solr/Lucene

Git

GitHub Actions

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

SVN

Oracle DB

Maven

Solr/Lucene

Git

GitHub Actions

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team:

We are seeking a Software Developer to support the development, enhancement, and deployment of mission-critical applications hosted on the cloud. In this role, you will contribute to the modernization of existing applications, drive new development initiatives, and ensure seamless production deployments. You will work in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

What You Will Do

• Develop, enhance, and maintain cloud-hosted applications to meet business and technical requirements.
• Implement and manage REST APIs and backend services using Spring Boot and Java.
• Develop user interfaces utilizing JavaScript frameworks such as JSP, Knockout, and jQuery.
• Perform database design, development, and optimization using Oracle DB.
• Apply Eclipse Link JPA for data persistence and manage version control using Subversion (SVN).
• Utilize JWT and YAML for secure data handling and configuration management.
• Write and maintain scripts using Shell and PowerShell for automation and operational tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals and technical requirements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to interact with functional resources and explain complex technical concepts in a business-like manner.
• Occasional travel may be required to support business needs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• 5 years of experience with REST API design and implementation with 4 years of experience with JavaScript frameworks, including JSP, Knockout, and jQuery.
• 3 years of experience working with Oracle DB and Eclipse Link JPA with scripting experience with Shell and PowerShell with Experience in Spring Boot and Java development.
• Proficiency in version control systems such as Subversion (SVN).
• Experience with JWT and YAML for secure data handling and configuration with the ability to interact with functional resources and explain complex technical concepts in a business-like manner.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with MAVEN for project management and build automation and knowledge of SOLR/Lucene for search functionality and indexing.
• Familiarity with browser security concepts and best practices.
• Experience with Maria DB for database management and proficiency in JUnit for unit testing.
• Knowledge of Angular for front-end development.
• Experience with Git and GitHub Actions for version control and CI/CD pipelines.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.