Software Engineer

BlueHalo; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A national defense technology organization is seeking a Software Engineer in Maryland to design, develop, and maintain web-based applications supporting defense missions. The role involves building web applications, developing RESTful APIs, and collaborating with teams to refine features. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 5+ years of experience with Java and Python, along with an active TS/SCI clearance. This position includes a salary range of $140,000 – $170,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Java and Python.
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain web applications and backend services.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate external data sources.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to define features.

Skills

Java

Python

Spring Boot

Flask

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Distributed systems

Microservices

Data pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics

Tools

ElasticSearch

MongoDB

Redis

ArangoDB

Kafka

Flink

AWS

Job description

Job Summary

The primary role of the Software Engineer is to design, develop, and maintain web-based software applications that support national defense missions. You’ll contribute across the full development lifecycle and support backend services, REST APIs, and data pipelines that enable visualizations, analytics, and operational tools.

Position Responsibilities

• Build and maintain web applications and backend services using Java and Python
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate external data sources
• Debug and correct software defects while optimizing performance
• Contribute to DevOps workflows and CI/CD automation
• Write and maintain technical documentation, tests, and release notes
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to define and refine features

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and frameworks like Spring Boot or Flask
• Experience with Git, containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes), and virtualized development environments
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and data pipelines
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Familiarity with ElasticSearch, MongoDB, Redis, or ArangoDB
• Experience integrating streaming data frameworks like Kafka or Flink
• Exposure to batch analytics, machine learning pipelines, or AWS

Salary Range: $140,000 – $170,000

Clearance Level

Top Secret with Poly

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information subject to ITAR/EAR compliance. To comply, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be approved for an export license. A “U.S. person” includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals. Some positions may require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.