Software Engineer L1-2

Jovian Concepts, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jovian Concepts, LLC in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks Software Engineer Level 1 or 2 to help design, develop, test, and maintain Java and Angular applications for critical national security missions.

The role requires a current TS/SCI clearance with Maryland polygraph, a Bachelor's in CS or related field, and experience across RESTful APIs, Spring Boot, microservices, containers, and CI/CD. On-site with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline; candidates without Bachelor’s require additional 4 years of software engineering experience.
• For SWE Level 1: minimum seven years of software engineering experience on similar programs.
• For SWE Level 2: minimum fourteen years of software engineering experience on similar programs.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required; no CCAs accepted at this time.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements to design, develop, test, and maintain Java and Angular applications.
• Design, develop, and support RESTful APIs and data access components for relational databases.
• Support modernization initiatives including Spring Boot migrations, microservices, and containerization.
• Deploy and support containerized apps in Kubernetes across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Participate in reviews, troubleshooting, and CI/CD process improvements.
• Develop automated tests and maintain documentation with Confluence and Jira.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

RESTful APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Jira

Confluence

XML/JSON

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MariaDB

Job description

Full time | Jovian Concepts, LLC | United States

Job Information

WO-SWE-26-010

Technology

Number of Positions

1

Clearance Required

Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

City

Annapolis Junction

State/Province

Maryland

20701

Job Description

Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking a Software Engineer Level 1 or 2 for an exciting opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area . At Jovian Concepts, our people drive our success. We're seeking talented professionals eager to deliver specialized, cutting-edge solutions that protect and support our nation's most critical national security missions.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze user and system requirements to design, develop, test, and maintain Java and Angular applications.
• Design, develop, and support RESTful APIs, service integrations, and data access components for Oracle, PostgreSQL, and other relational databases.
• Support application modernization initiatives, including Spring Boot migration, database modernization, microservices, and containerization.
• Deploy and support containerized applications in Kubernetes environments across cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, troubleshooting, technical design, and continuous process improvement.
• Develop automated unit and integration tests, support CI/CD pipelines, and maintain technical documentation using Confluence and Jira.
• Provide backup database administration support for Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB while cross-training across application, database, and deployment technologies to ensure operational continuity.

Requirements

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Candidates without Bachelors degrees will require an additional 4 years of software engineering experience.
• For a SWE Level 1 a minimum of seven(7) years of software engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity will be required.
• For a SWE Level 2 a minimum of fourteen(14) years of software engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity will be required.
• Security Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph, no CCAs will be accepted at this time.

Desired Skills

• Experience developing Java enterprise applications using Spring Boot (or similar frameworks) and Angular (or comparable front-end technologies).
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and integrating applications with Oracle, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, or other relational databases.
• Experience with application modernization, including Spring Boot migrations, microservices, and database modernization initiatives.
• Experience developing, deploying, and supporting containerized applications using Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes platforms (e.g., Rancher, Amazon EKS, OpenShift).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts including Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, Secrets, Ingress, Persistent Volumes, Helm charts, and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience implementing GitLab CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, DevSecOps practices, and modern software delivery processes.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence in Agile environments, providing database operational support, and working with XML, JSON, or other structured data formats.

In a recent employee survey, Jovian Concepts earned a 92% Overall Workplace Experience Score, and 100% of employees agreed that they would highly recommend working at Jovian Concepts to others. A comprehensive benefits package is one of the ways Jovian Concepts supports an exceptional work-life balance, and we remain committed to providing the best for the best!

Our benefits include:

• Great Healthcare Coverage : Three (3) healthcare options through CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage with 50% company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with two options and up to 100% employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 50% employer-paid premiums for employees and family.
• Amazing Retirement Savings: 401K - 8% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 3% safe harbor - 5% annual profit share. Immediately vested on day one and no matching or additional employee contribution required!
• Generous Paid Time Off: 5 weeks PTO with no use it or lose it policy + 11 federal holidays + paid hours for company-required all-hands meetings + inclement weather leave
• Fantastic Education Assistance: Up-front tuition payment program, employees pursuing job related degrees and/or certifications could be eligible for full up-front funding depending on performance and job relevance.
• WE DON'T STOP THERE — ENJOY MANY MORE BENEFITS! - Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability at no cost to eligible employees - Up to four (4) weeks paid parental leave - Birthdays and Jovian Concepts’ anniversary recognition and gifts - Annual merit increases - Loyalty bonus- Employee and family-friendly corporate events, including our annual Team Build event and Holiday Party extravaganza.

Disclaimer: Benefits offered by Jovian Concepts may vary based on work location, clearance level, eligibility, and other applicable criteria. Specific benefits, eligibility, and availability are not guaranteed and may differ from those generally described and are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Jovian Concepts, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.