Senior Software Engineer – Backend (Java) (NASA)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer – Backend (Java) (NASA): Developing and modernizing enterprise-scale web applications and backend systems for federal operations with an accent on Java-based distributed systems and Oracle databases. Focus on building RESTful APIs, optimizing SQL queries, and ensuring the scalability of mission-critical government infrastructure.

Location: Remote with strong preference for 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

Technology company that partners with federal agencies to deliver scalable digital services and modernize legacy government systems.

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.
• Develop scalable solutions using Spring Framework and related Java technologies.
• 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.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience and a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing Java web-based applications.
• Strong proficiency with Java, JSP, Spring Web Framework, and REST Web Services.
• 3+ years of experience working with Oracle databases and SQL.
• 2+ years of experience with JavaScript libraries, CSS, HTML, and JSON.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance and travel to NASA sites.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Flexible PTO and paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Remote-first culture with tools and communication built for distributed teams.