Software Engineer (Mid or Senior)

Wood Consulting Services, Inc.; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Work-Life Support

Wellness Resources

Job summary

WOOD Federal Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer (Mid or Senior) to join a SAFe-aligned Agile team delivering a large, complex enterprise system supporting mission needs. You will contribute across the full SDLC, shaping stories, coding, and deploying features in modern environments with emphasis on Java.

The role requires full-time commitment in Annapolis Junction, MD, with a clearance requirement (US Citizens with active TS/SCI + Polygraph).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated, in-depth Java experience is required.
• Experience with multiple Java frameworks: Spring Boot & Spring Data; JEE (JPA, EJB, JTA, Servlet).
• Experience with multiple languages: JavaScript, Python, C/C++, Groovy, SQL.
• Experience using IDEs such as Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, WebStorm, or Rhapsody.
• Experience with databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL Server).
• Experience in Web UI development (AngularJS, JSON, HTML, XML, XSLT).
• Experience with software configuration management and source control tools.
• Experience developing on Windows operating systems.
• Documented professional experience with web services.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-lifecycle software development activities within an Agile team environment.
• Participate in daily scrums, sprint planning, PI planning, and Agile ceremonies.
• Analyze complex system requirements and create designs using industry-standard tools.
• Develop code that is efficient, maintainable, reliable, fault-tolerant, and reusable.
• Promote cross-team collaboration and reusable components.
• Develop, tune, and document automation scripts; deploy them into test and production environments.
• Implement robust test strategies following BDD principles and leverage DevOps automation and tools.
• Contribute to both server-side logic and client-side UI development.

Skills

Java

Python

C/C++

JavaScript

SQL

Spring

JEE

REST

SAFe

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Eclipse

VS Code

Visual Studio

WebStorm

Rhapsody

Job description

Overview

Software Engineer (Mid or Senior)

woodfederalsolutions.com

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland, USA

Job Type:Full-Time

Shift: Day

Telework: None

Salary Range: **$175,000 to $230,000 per year

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Build software that powers mission‑critical outcomes. WOOD is hiring Software Engineers at all levels (with emphasis on mid‑senior) to join a SAFe‑aligned Agile team delivering a large, complex enterprise system that supports high‑impact mission needs. You’ll contribute across the full SDLC, shaping user stories, writing clean and testable code, automating quality with BDD and CI/CD, and integrating/deploying resilient features into modern environments. Opportunities span server‑side services and APIs, rich UI experiences, embedded and specialized device development, and cryptographic/secure frameworks. Deep, hands‑onJava experience is essential. You’ll collaborate with product, UX, and platform engineers to make smart trade‑offs, champion reuse, and integrate best‑in‑class tools to accelerate delivery. If you love solving complex problems, care about craftsmanship, and want your work to matter, this team will give you the autonomy and support to do the best work of your career.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires all candidates to beU.S. Citizensandpossess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Perform full‑lifecycle software development activities within an Agile team environment.
• Participate in daily scrums, sprint planning, PI planning, and Agile ceremonies.
• Analyze complex system requirements and create designs using industry‑standard tools and formal methodologies.
• Develop code that is efficient, maintainable, reliable, fault‑tolerant, and reusable.
• Promote cross‑team collaboration and reduce maintenance overhead through shared functions and reusable components.
• Develop, tune, and document automation scripts; deploy them into test and production environments.
• Implement robust test strategies following BDD principles and leverage DevOps automation and commercial test tools.
• Contribute to both server‑side logic and client‑side UI development depending on project needs.

Core Technologies Used:

• Languages: Java (required), Python, C/C++, Groovy, SQL, JavaScript
• Frameworks: Spring (Boot & Data), JEE (JPA, EJB, JTA), Jackson, Jersey, Swing, JavaFX
• UI/Web: Angular, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, JSON, XML, XSLT
• Tools/IDEs: Eclipse, VS Code, Visual Studio, WebStorm, Rhapsody
• Databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL Server
• DevOps & Testing: BDD, DevOps automation tools, commercial test automation tools
• Operating Systems: Windows (required), Linux (preferred)

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated, in‑depth Java experience is required.
• Experience or familiarity with multiple Java frameworks:
  • Spring Boot & Spring Data
  • JEE (JPA, EJB, JTA, Servlet)
  • Jackson, Jersey, Swing, JavaFX
• Experience with multiple languages: JavaScript, Python, C/C++, Groovy, SQL.
• Experience using IDEs such as Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, WebStorm, or Rhapsody.
• Experience with databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL Server).
• Experience in Web UI development (AngularJS, JSON, HTML, XML, XSLT).
• Experience with software configuration management and source control tools.
• Experience developing on Windows operating systems.
• Documented professional experience with web services.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and prioritize tasks independently.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a fast‑moving team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 14 years experience.
• Experience with:
  • JEE technologies (EJB, JPA, JTA, JAX‑B, JAX‑RS, JAX‑WS)
  • Application servers (Tomcat, WebLogic, JBoss)
  • Spring framework and scripting languages
  • XML/XSD/SOAP/WSDL/XSLT, REST, JSON, YAML
  • Containers: Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift
  • JavaScript frameworks: AngularJS, Bootstrap, jQuery
  • Testing & mocking: JUnit, Mockito, Jasmine, Karma, Cucumber, UFT, Selenium, FITNesse
  • Build tools: Maven, CMake, RPM, Jenkins, Nexus
  • Linux development
  • Technologies supporting cryptographic systems (digital signatures, ASN.1, XML canonicalization)
• Experience with requirements decomposition, trade‑off analysis, secure systems engineering.
• Experience with Agile practices including Pair Programming, TDD, ATDD, BDD.
• Experience with Scrum or SAFe; SAFe certification is a plus.

About WOOD

WOOD Federal Solutions is a mission-focused federal contractor supporting complex national security and government programs. We bring experienced professionals, disciplined execution, and a commitment to engineering trust for mission success. Our teams work in demanding technical environments where expertise, reliability, collaboration, and accountability matter.

At WOOD, employees have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful customer missions while continuing to grow professionally within a company that values strong performance, continuous learning, and respect for the people doing the work.

Fringe Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and continued professional growth.
• Work-Life Support: Workplace flexibility where permitted by position, customer, security, and mission requirements.
• Wellness Resources: Employee assistance and wellness programs, including available fitness-related benefits and discounts.

Why Join WOOD?

• Meaningful Mission: Contribute your expertise to programs supporting important federal and national security missions.
• Professional Growth: Build your capabilities through challenging assignments, training, certifications, and opportunities for continued development.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in teams that value technical excellence, accountability, and effective collaboration.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Opportunity to Make an Impact: Join an organization where strong performers can contribute ideas, improve how work gets done, and have a visible impact on customer and company success.

WOOD Federal Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.