Software Engineer

Base-2 Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health premiums

Company-paid dental premiums

Company-paid vision premiums

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our defense-focused team in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role emphasizes strong programming skills, security, and collaboration across DevOps, system engineers, and stakeholders to deliver secure software solutions that meet mission objectives.

The ideal candidate will contribute to all stages of the SDLC, write clean, well-documented code, conduct thorough testing, and ensure compliance with NIST/DoD/RMF.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills across Java, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Scala.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and systems based on customer requirements.
• Participates in the full SDLC lifecycle from requirements to deployment and maintenance.
• Writes clean, efficient, and well-documented code across languages.
• Conducts code reviews, unit/integration testing, and troubleshooting to ensure quality.
• Collaborates with system engineers, DevOps teams, and stakeholders to integrate software into larger platforms.
• Identifies opportunities to improve existing systems and recommends enhancements.
• Ensures adherence to security best practices and compliance (NIST, DoD, RMF).
• Develops and maintains technical documentation including design specs and user guides.
• Supports deployment, version control, and configuration management processes.
• Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Programming languages

SDLC

Security compliance

DevOps collaboration

Code reviews

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Scripting

Database knowledge

Containerization

Version control

Tools

Eclipse/IntelliJ/VS Code

Git/GitHub/GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Jenkins/Bamboo

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
• Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
• Work Type: On-Site
• Shift: First

• Requisition ID: 4722
• Standard Title:
• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
• Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
• Work Type: On-Site
• Shift: First
• Referral Eligibility: Eligible
• U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a talented and adaptable Software Engineer to join our growing team. Our Software Engineers are vital to developing cutting-edge solutions that support national defense and critical mission objectives. We are looking for individuals with strong programming skills, a solid understanding of software development lifecycles, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity, technical excellence, and the ability to solve complex problems while maintaining high coding standards and adhering to security requirements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and systems based on customer requirements.
• Participates in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Writes clean, efficient, and well-documented code in various programming languages.
• Conducts code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and troubleshooting to ensure software quality.
• Collaborates with system engineers, DevOps teams, and stakeholders to integrate software solutions into larger systems and platforms.
• Identifies opportunities to improve existing software systems and recommends enhancements or optimizations.
• Ensures adherence to security best practices and compliance standards (NIST, DoD, IC, RMF).
• Develops and maintains technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and system diagrams.
• Supports deployment, version control, and configuration management processes.
• Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.

Required Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in some or all of the following languages: Java, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Scala.
• Experience with software development frameworks such as Spring, Angular, React, Node.js, Bootstrap, .NET.
• Familiarity with IDEs and tools including Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio, VS Code, PyCharm, NetBeans.
• Experience with operating systems including Linux, Unix, Windows, macOS.
• Knowledge of databases such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with version control systems like Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, SVN.
• Familiarity with build and automation tools including Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Bamboo, Ant.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline tools and integration with DevOps practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and familiarity with cloud-native development.
• Understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall.
• Experience with collaboration and issue tracking tools like JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow.
• Familiarity with security requirements and compliance frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, DoD STIGs, RMF, ICD 503.
• Experience with scripting languages for automation such as Bash, PowerShell, Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as AWS Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Security+, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• None specified.

Required Certifications

• None specified.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Compensation

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).