Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 1

CTRL + LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Dependent Care FSA

Tech reimbursement

Life/AD&D/Disability

401(k) match

Sign-on bonus

Flexible PTO

Event hours pay

Referral bonus

Job summary

Ctrl+ LLC, based in Elkridge, Maryland, is seeking a Software Engineer to develop, sustain, and troubleshoot GhostGEM's software suite. Responsibilities include implementing, testing, and integrating with COTS and FOSS products, while collaborating across teams to ensure robust software delivery.

The role requires security clearance with polygraph, hands-on Linux, Java and Spring experience, plus containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, NoSQL (MongoDB), and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux CLI and scripting in Bash/Python.
• Recent Java development with Spring Boot/Data/Integration.
• Experience with NoSQL databases, MongoDB.
• Containerization with Docker; orchestration with Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, sustain, and troubleshoot GhostGEM's software suite.
• Implement, test, and integrate with other COTS and FOSS products, packages, and libraries.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash/Python

Java

Spring Framework

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

Kafka

CI/CD

Ansible

Git

Tools

Helm Charts

Job description

Security Clearance with Polygraph is required

The Software Engineer shall be responsible for developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting
GHOSTGEM's software suite of applications. Software development activities include
implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS and FOSS products, packages, and
libraries.

Position Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools
• Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python
• Recent software development experience using Java
• Recent software development experience using the Spring Framework including Spring Boot, Spring Data and Spring Integration
• Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containerd
• Experience with container orchestration technologies including Kubernetes
• Familiar with Messaging Frameworks such as RabbitMQ and Kafka
• Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as Bamboo and GitLab CI
• Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools including Ansible
• Experience using Git Source Control System

Position Desired Skills

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence
• Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services in a Kubernetes environment

About Ctrl+

Ctrl+ is an innovative software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland. We specialize in providing cutting-edge software solutions and assembling exceptional teams for Department of Defense (DoD) programs. From designing secure software to offering expert staffing solutions in cyber security, program management, analysis, and comprehensive documentation, we cover every aspect of our clients’ projects from start to finish.

Benefits

At Ctrl+, we give you the power to customize your benefits. Choose from health, dental, and vision coverage, plus a Dependent Care FSA to set aside tax-free dollars for child or adult care.

What we provide:

• Flexible healthcare options (CareFirst medical, dental & vision)
• Dependent Care FSA (up to $5,000 household / $2,500 individual)
• Tech reimbursement – up to $1,500 every other year
• 100% Employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-paid 10% 401(k) contribution (vested immediately)
• Sign-on & retention bonuses
• Flexible PTO (carry over up to 300 hours + payout for excess)
• Paid hours for company events & training
• Referral bonus: $1.50/hr extra for successful hires you refer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.