Software Engineer II

Gravity IT Resources; Aberdeen (MD); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector seeks a Software Engineer II with an active Top Secret clearance for a role focused on developing enterprise-grade software solutions. This position entails designing applications with Java and Spring, ensuring compliance with security protocols, and contributing to national security initiatives. Join a mission-driven team that values excellence and offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with government-grade benefits

Opportunities for advancement in classified projects

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with active Top Secret clearance required.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Deep expertise in Spring Framework essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Optimize SQL databases for performance and collaborate on secure APIs.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

SQL

Agile Development

Secure Coding Practices

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

AWS

Azure

Job description

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Software Engineer II (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Location:Aberdeen, MD(need to be commutable with a days notice but mostly remote)
Clearance Level:Active Top Secret (TS)

??About the Role:

We’re seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you’ll architect, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade software solutions leveraging Java, Spring Framework, and SQL databases. Your work will directly contribute to national security and defense systems.

?Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement software applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Optimize and maintain complex SQL databases for performance and scalability
• Collaborate across teams to integrate secure APIs and cloud-native services
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and drive software excellence
• Translate business and security requirements into robust software solutions
• Ensure software complies with security protocols aligned with Top Secret clearance guidelines

?Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen withactive Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Java development
• Deep expertise inSpring Framework(Spring Boot, Spring Security, etc.)
• Proficiency inSQLand relational database design (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle)
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and system architecture
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

?Nice to Have:

• Experience with DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Prior work in federal or defense sectors

?What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with government-grade benefits
• Opportunities for advancement in classified projects
• Supportive team culture built around mission-critical excellence

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