Software Engineer Level 2

Culper Technology; Maryland; On-site; USD 220,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Healthcare

Vision and Dental

401k

PTO 4 weeks + 11 holidays

Professional Development stipend

Technical Device Allotment

Wellness Program

Recognition Program

Exclusive Events

Job summary

Culper Technology is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Data Warehouse Platforms Engineering team in Maryland. You will design, develop, and sustain software solutions for large-scale compute environments, integrating COTS and GOTS products while leveraging Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities include code reviews, CI/CD support, on-call rotations, and mentoring junior engineers as you help deliver mission-critical applications that operate across distributed systems and containerized

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• 14+ years of Software Engineering experience on programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline (or four extra years substituting).
• Strong experience developing Java applications for distributed systems.
• Experience with IaC tools such as Ansible or Puppet.
• Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, and operational monitoring.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and source code management.
• Strong Linux fundamentals and scripting (Python, Ruby, or Perl).
• Experience with microservices, containerization, Kubernetes, and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain software solutions for large-scale compute environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues while supporting operational stability.
• Develop solutions that extend COTS/GOTS products.
• Conduct code reviews, architecture reviews, and evaluate technical designs for accuracy and completeness.
• Support continuous improvement through optimization, automation, and process enhancements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, operational monitoring, and software deployment activities.
• Participate in rotating Tier III on-call support and mission surge activities as required.

Skills

Java programming

Distributed systems

Multithreading

Agile development

Scripting (Python, Ruby, Perl)

Linux fundamentals

CI/CD pipelines

On-call support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Four additional years of Software Engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Kubernetes

Docker

Hadoop

Accumulo

NiFi

MongoDB

ActiveMQ

Spring Framework

Python

Bash

Job description

Why join Culper Technology?

At Culper Technology, We take pride in serving the mission with exceptional quality, value, and service. Our team members are at the core of everything we do, and we treat them like family, providing support for both their professional and personal goals. With an employee-first mindset, we believe that when our people succeed, so do our customers and partners. We promote open communication, encourage professional development, and foster idea-sharing across teams to create a collaborative and innovative environment. We are seeking talented team members who share our passion for excellence, integrity, and pride while being a part of an incredible team.

Benefits

Culper Technology, understands that our success starts with our employees. That's why we provide an exceptional benefits package and above-market compensation. We're dedicated to recognizing hard work, promoting well-being, and ensuring our team members feel valued and supported both professionally and personally. Some of our top-tier benefits include:

• 100% Paid Healthcare
• 100% Paid Vision and Dental
• Generous 10% 401k gift
• 4 weeks PTO with 11 paid holidays
• Professional Development stipend
• Technical Device Allotment
• Wellness Program
• Recognition Program
• Exclusive Events and Culture Initiatives

EEO Statement

Culper Technology is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values diversity and is free from discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, and all levels of staff within the organization. All employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

About the role

We are seeking aSoftware Engineerto support a product development team within the Data Warehouse Platforms Engineering Shared Services & Software Development organization. The ideal candidate will support the design, development, integration, and sustainment of software solutions deployed across large-scale compute environments.This role focuses onAgile software developmentand requires experience building, enhancing, and maintaining complex systems, including solutions that integrate or extend COTS and GOTS products. The successful candidate will work independently on technical challenges while providing guidance and support to junior engineers.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain software solutions supporting large-scale compute environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues while supporting operational stability.
• Develop solutions that integrate and extendCOTS/GOTS products.
• Conduct code reviews, architecture reviews, and evaluate technical designs for accuracy and completeness.
• Support continuous improvement through optimization, automation, and process enhancements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• SupportCI/CD pipelines, operational monitoring, and software deployment activities.
• Participate in rotatingTier III on-call supportand mission surge activities as required.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenshipwith an activeTS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• 14+ years of Software Engineering experiencesupporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree inComputer Science or a related technical disciplinefrom an accredited college or university.
• Four additional years of Software Engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong experience developingJava applications for distributed systems, including networking and multithreading.
• Experience withInfrastructure as Code (IaC)tools such asAnsible or Puppet.
• Experience withContinuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, automated testing, and operational monitoring.
• Experience withAgile development methodologiesand source code management practices.
• Strong Linux fundamentals and experience with scripting languages such asPython, Ruby, or Perl.
• Experience withmicroservices architectures, containerization, and container orchestration platformssuch asKubernetes and Docker.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withApache Hadoop, Accumulo, and NiFi.
• Experience withMongoDB and messaging systemssuch as ActiveMQ.
• Experience withSpring Framework, Python, and Bash scripting.
• Knowledgeofsecurity and compliance best practices.
• Experience supportingdata warehouses, analytics platforms, data flows, and presentation tools.
• Experience withAWS cloud technologies, hybrid cloud environments, and enterprise cloud solutions.
• Experience supporting large-scale distributed systems and mission-critical applications.

The pay range for this role is:

220,000 - 235,000 USD per year (Annapolis Junction, MD)