Junior Software Engineer

We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer for one of ourPRIME CONTRACTS which offers exciting opportunities to support mission focused enterprise geospatial products services and systems across the enterprise. The program provides full life cycle support services through design development sustainment and modernization of the agencys geospatial web services and tools. The program also supports commercial geospatial products including enterprise deployments customizations and geospatial analyst support. These applications are used across the IC enterprise and are vital to its daily functions to support geospatial analysis and visualization. Currently the program has over 42 staff with our entire team operating in Contractor facilities in the Annapolis Junction region.

WhatYoullDo

Werelooking for a Software Engineerwhoslookingto join a team focused on the development of geospatiallyfocused Java this roleyoullhelp createcontainerizedmicroservices that power advanced analytics real-time data pipelines and dynamic visualizations for mission-driven isa great opportunityif you enjoy turning complex dataand problemsinto meaningfulsolutions.

As part of our teamyoulldesigndevelopand deliver scalable Java-basedmicroservices that process and analyze geospatial dataleveragingboth relational and NoSQL technologies. Your work will directly shape how critical decisions are made by transforming raw data into intuitive actionable intelligence.

Whatyoulldo:

• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into innovative technical solutions

• Build and evolve high-performance microservices for geospatial analysis visualization and data processing

• Develop resilient scalable systems using modern design patterns and cloud architectures

• Integratecutting-edgeAPIs and geospatial libraries to unlock new capabilities and insights

Required:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph

• Nodemonstratableexperiencerequired

• Bachelors or higher degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field. Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.

• Understanding ofJava programming language.

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git).

• Understanding ofmicroservicesarchitecture and design principles.

• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases and their interactions.

• Effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong problem-solving skills curiosity and a willingness to learnnew technologiesquickly

Desired:

• Familiarity with geospatial tools and libraries (e.g. GDALGeoTools) or a strong interest in learning geospatial technologies

• Foundational understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS and cloud-native development concepts

• Exposure to containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments including participation in sprint ceremonies and team collaboration

• Basic understanding of task estimation (e.g. story pointing) and iterative development practices

• Ability to manage and deliver work within sprint timelines and adapt to evolving priorities

Key Technologies:

Application & Backend Development

• Java / Spring Core application framework and business logic

• Maven Build automation and dependency management

Operating Systems & Runtime Environment

• Linux / Windows Host environments for development servers and containers

Containerization & Orchestration

• Docker Containerization platform for packaging applications

• Kubernetes Container orchestration and cluster management

Cloud & Infrastructure

• AWS Cloud platform (compute storage networking managed services)

CI/CD & DevOps Automation

• GitLab Source control CI/CD pipelines

• Argo (Argo CD / Workflows) GitOpsdeployment and workflow automation

Data Storage & Search

• MySQL / PostgreSQL Relational databases

• ElasticSearch Search and analytics engine

• MinIO Object storage (S3-compatible)

The estimated salary range for this position is between $135000-$155000 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the companys comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors such as location the individuals education skills experience and competencies as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.