Software Engineers - LEVEL 01 - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Cti Md; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare with 80% employer premium

Dental insurance

Vision coverage with employer premium

Life insurance 100% paid

Disability insurance 100% paid

Training reimbursement

RHSA/AWS training and accreditation

Technology equipment reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Constellation Technologies is seeking a senior software engineer to analyze requirements, design, code, and integrate software across the lifecycle. You will lead teams, implement complex databases, and develop algorithms to meet stringent performance standards, while collaborating with system engineers and users.

The role demands deep experience with Java, Spring, Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift, CI/CD pipelines, and secure coding practices in a government-facing program.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or 4 years equivalent experience in software engineering on similar projects.
• Experience across software lifecycle from conception to decommissioning.
• Seven years of software engineering experience in programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Experience with listed technologies and software architecture development.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive design and performance specs.
• Debug existing software and fix defects.
• Recommend improvements to documentation and development processes.
• Design, code, and modify software to add features.
• Integrate software into new or modified systems.
• Develop data queries for databases or data repositories.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Serve as team lead appropriate to the process used.
• Design or implement complex database interfaces and queries.
• Develop algorithms to meet performance and functional standards.
• Assist with test procedures for software components.
• Develop software by analyzing system performance and data usage.
• Modify software to adapt to new hardware or improve performance.
• Design and modify software using scientific analysis and models.

Skills

Java SE

Python

Git

Shell/bash

Nexus

Maven

JavaScript/HTML5/CSS3

JUnit

IDEs

Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift

GitLab CI

Spring Framework

Spring Tool Suite

Grit

Jenkins

Hibernate

MySQL

Web Services

Google Web Toolkit

Vaadin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

GitLab CI

SonarQube

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Required Skills

• Java SE
• Python
• Git
• Shell/bash
• Nexus
• Maven
• JavaScript/HTML5/CSS3
• JUnit
• IDEs
• Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift
• GitLab CI
• Spring Framework
• Spring Tool Suite
• Grit
• Jenkins
• Hibernate
• MySQL
• Web Services
• Google Web Toolkit
• Vaadin

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience (4 years) in software engineering on projects with similar processes.
• Relevant experience in engineering systems across their lifecycle, including conception, design & development, testing, production, deployment, operation, maintenance & support, and decommissioning.
• Seven (7) years of software engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Software engineering experience with the technologies listed above.
• Experience in software architecture development, requirements analysis, code generation, process execution and evaluation, and selection and evaluation of software engineering practices.
• Highly desired: experience with containers and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift, GitLab CI), microservices and microservice orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing tools (e.g., SonarQube), automated deployments and failure rollbacks, and Kubernetes deployment.
• Experience supporting programs using an Agile development methodology and delivering new capabilities each sprint.
• Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Tool Suite, Grit, Jenkins, Hibernate, MySQL, Web Services, and Google Web Toolkit or Vaadin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on a particular project.
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces and queries.
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, consulting with users or system engineers, analyzing system flow, data usage, work processes, and investigating problem areas.
• Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance.
• Design, develop, and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium and a company‑funded HSA.
• Comprehensive dental insurance.
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium.
• Employer paid life insurance 100%.
• Employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability 100%.
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement.
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation.
• Annual reimbursement for technology such as phones, computers, printers, and other equipment.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting after 90 days of employment.

Environment and Perks

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training.
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida, and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as destination family events, holiday parties, and monthly get‑togethers.
• Leadership team engagement and mentorship.
• Performance recognition program.
• Complimentary branded apparel.

Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low‑income status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to cti‑hr@cti‑md.com.