Software Engineer 2 (FST - 135)

SageCor Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SageCor Solutions, serving Maryland and the Greater Washington D.C. area, seeks an experienced backend engineer. You will develop Java backend systems, build RESTful APIs, and design scalable services using Spring, Hibernate, and modern JVM concepts in a Linux environment.

This role requires TS/SCI w/ Polygraph, 14 years of SWE experience, and a CS degree. You will collaborate across teams in an Agile setting, contribute to code reviews, and advance architectures for high-performance data

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience developing backend systems in Java.
• Strong proficiency with Java and core JVM concepts.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Practical experience with Spring and Spring Boot with the ability to evaluate when it’s appropriate to use.
• Experience with ORM frameworks such as Hibernate.
• Relational databases design; NoSQL knowledge a plus.
• Designing scalable, maintainable software systems.
• Experience with Git and Agile development.

Skills

Java

Spring / Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Hibernate

SQL / NoSQL

Linux/Unix (RHEL)

Git

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

14 years SWE experience

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD (GitLab, Atlassian)

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Job description

Serving Maryland and the Greater Washington D.C. area, SageCor Solutions (SageCor) is a growing company bringing complete engineering services and true full lifecycle System Engineering services to areas requiring (or desiring) nationally-recognized expertise in high performance computing, large data analytics and cutting edge information technologies.

Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of professional experience developing backend systems in Java.
• Strong proficiency with Java and core JVM concepts.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Practical experience with Spring and Spring Boot with the ability to evaluate when it’s appropriate to use.
• Experience with Object-Relational Mapping frameworks such as Hibernate.
• Solid understanding of relational databases and schema design; experience with NoSQL technologies is a plus.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, maintainable software systems.
• Experience working with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience working in Linux and Unix environments (e.g. RHEL).
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
• Comfortable participating in code reviews and maintaining high code quality standards.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience making architectural decisions and guiding technical direction on backend systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build lightweight, purpose-fit solutions.
• Experience designing APIs and service boundaries in distributed systems.
• Experience with the Atlassian, Gitlab or similar CI/CD toolsuites.
• Experience with automated testing, Test Driven Development, or similar quality-driven practices.
• Experience with MongoDB, Elasticsearch, or other document/NoSQL datastores.
• Some frontend exposure (React, Angular, or similar) is a plus, though not required.
• Previous industry experience and experience working on fast-paced high complexity solutions for clients.
• Desire to grow and continue advancing with the company in the long-term.
• Experience in DevOps or related technical roles.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud environments and infrastructure tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Experience with the Atlassian, Gitlab or similar CI/CD toolsuites.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of Linux and Unix systems (e.g. RHEL).
• Experience working with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

Required Education

Fourteen (14) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Consistent with federal and state law where SageCor conducts business, SageCor Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class.