Software Engineer 4

Doist; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (pro-rated on start)

Paid parental leave

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

T-Rex Solutions, LLC, based at Ft. Meade, MD, is seeking a fully cleared Software Engineer 4 to architect and deliver a new feature in support of the Intelligence Community.

The role requires leading design, coding, testing, and deployment with an Integrated Feature Team, while ensuring security, quality, and proper documentation. The ideal candidate will own the feature from concept to completion, guide the team, and communicate architecture clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of related experience.
• Expert in Java (17+) and Spring Boot.
• Deep understanding of SOLID principles and OO design patterns.
• Proficient in REST interface standards and best practices.
• Ability to communicate and facilitate cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to write technical documentation including wiki sites, blogs, XML/HTML.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Analysis & Design: deconstruct complex requirements to determine system impact and lead design documentation using OO principles.
• Technical Shepherding: act as feature lead from concept through development, testing and deployment.
• Cross-Team Coordination: liaison to Systems Engineering to align on approaches and constraints.
• Team Leadership & Tasking: decompose designs into actionable tasks and mentor junior peers.
• Quality Assurance: conduct MR reviews to uphold code standards, security, and performance.

Skills

Java (17+)

Spring Boot

OO design

SOLID principles

REST interfaces

Cross-team communication

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MongoDB

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Are you ready to make a significant impact by supporting critical national security infrastructure? T-Rex Solutions is looking for a fully cleared Software Engineer 4 to join our dynamic team at Ft. Meade, MD in support of the Intelligence Community. The Senior Software Engineer will serve as technical anchor for a new feature/capability being added to our product. Ideal candidate will be able to architect/design a new feature and translate complex business requirements into robust, documented technical designs. Responsibilities will include coordinating closely with members of an Integrated Feature Team (IFT) to ensure high-quality delivery through the lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Analysis & Design: Deconstruct complex requirements to determine system impact. You will lead the creation of design documentation using Object-Oriented (OO) principles , ensuring new features integrate seamlessly without technical debt.
• Technical Shepherding: Act as the feature lead for a new capability. You are responsible for the "definition of done," guiding a feature from initial concept through development, testing, and deployment.
• Cross-Team Coordination: Serve as the technical liaison to the Systems Engineering team to align on approach and constraints.
• Team Leadership & Tasking: Decompose high-level feature designs into actionable tasks for the development team. Manage feature status to leadership and mentor junior/mid-level peers.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous merge request (MR) reviews to maintain code standards, security protocols, and performance benchmarks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and 12 years of related experience.
• Expert in Java (17+ preferred) and the Spring Boot.
• Deep understanding of SOLID principles and OO design patterns.
• Proficient in REST interface standards and best practices.
• Ability to communicate and facilitate cross-team collaboration.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; Able to clearly communicate architecture and design concepts.
• Ability to write technical documentation including wiki sites, blogs, XML/HTML.
• Active TS/SCI w/ FSP required within 7 years.

Desired Skills

• Strong experience with MongoDB Data Architecture (schema design, indexing, and aggregation).
• Proficiency in Docker for local development and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes orchestration and the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for system monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Experience in PKI/TLS/SSL certificates.
• Knowledge of ICAM Capabilities and Integration.
• Familiarity using Confluence and Jira.
• Strong organization and time management skills, including the ability to multi-task and work independently with minimum supervision to meet deadlines.

T-Rex Overview

Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T-Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering. T-Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T-Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee's personal and professional lives. T-Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits. T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including:

• PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date)
• paid parental leave
• individual and family health
• vision
• dental benefits
• annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement
• a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment
• among other benefits