Senior Software Engineer – Backend (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer – Backend (Java) (Java/Spring): Developing and modernizing enterprise-scale web applications and backend systems for federal government agencies with an accent on distributed systems and RESTful APIs. Focus on optimizing Oracle SQL queries, building scalable Spring-based solutions, and ensuring system reliability for mission-critical government operations.

Location: Remote with strong preference for candidates near Greenbelt, MD. Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance and travel onsite to NASA locations for badging.

Salary: $130,000 – $145,000 annually

Company

A technology company empowering organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services for the public sector.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level Java web applications and backend services.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and distributed system integrations using the Spring Framework.
• Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries against Oracle databases.
• Collaborate with product teams, QA, and DevOps in an agile environment.
• Participate in code reviews, technical planning, and architecture discussions.
• Support application deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing Java web-based applications.
• Strong proficiency in Java, JSP, Spring Web Framework, and REST Web Services.
• 3+ years of experience working with Oracle databases and writing SQL queries.
• 2+ years of experience developing web applications using JavaScript libraries (especially jQuery), CSS, HTML, JSON, and XML.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting NASA or other federal civilian agencies.
• Experience with event-driven architectures or Spring Batch.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience modernizing legacy enterprise systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Employee Assistance Program.