Java Cloud Software Engineer-Principal

NetSage

Annapolis Junction, MD

On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior Java and cloud engineers who have experience in mission-critical environments and can work with distributed systems.

Best fit for

Candidates with 12+ years of experience in Java and Spring Boot for national security applications
— “twelve (12) years of relevant experience”
Individuals with hands-on experience in cloud deployment and containerized environments
— “Experience deploying or supporting applications using Rancher Kubernetes Engine (RKE)”
Professionals familiar with data-intensive systems and Kafka-based architectures
— “Experience with Apache Kafka and distributed application architectures”

Things to consider

Security clearance is a mandatory requirement, not negotiable
— “TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance”
The role may require long-term commitment due to mission continuity focus
— “employee retention is mission continuity”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with mission-critical systems in national security contexts
— “advancing national security through exceptional cyber expertise”
Emphasize end-to-end contributions across the software development lifecycle
— “contribute across the full software development lifecycle”
Showcase deep knowledge of MongoDB and cloud-native application design
— “Experience working with MongoDB or comparable database technologies”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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Skills & requirements

Required

JavaSpring BootMongoDBAWSKubernetesKafka

Preferred

Security Clearance

Stack & domain

JavaSpring BootMongoDBKafkaAWSRancher Kubernetes Engine

About the role

Original posting from NetSage

At NetSage, we are more than a government contractor—we are a mission-focused partner dedicated to advancing national security through exceptional cyber expertise. We believe our success begins with our people, which is why we invest in and care for our employees. We know that employee retention is mission continuity, and we are committed to building long-term careers where our people can grow alongside our customers' evolving missions. Our employees enjoy meaningful work, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and opportunities to expand their skills across multiple mission areas. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and what it's like to build your career at NetSage, visit our Careers page.
Due to the sensitive nature of the work we support, some job descriptions intentionally provide a high-level overview of the role. If you'd like to learn more about a particular opportunity, we encourage you to apply directly or connect with us through our Get In Touch page. We'd be happy to discuss how your experience aligns with our mission and explore where you can make an impact.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Principal Java Cloud Software Engineer to develop and enhance scalable software applications supporting complex, data-intensive mission environments. In this role, you will design and build Java-based applications and services, integrate distributed data and messaging technologies, and contribute across the full software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate for this position will have strong Java and Spring Boot development experience with familiarity in MongoDB, Kafka, containerized environments, and AWS services. Please consider applying if you meet the following qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science or a related field and twelve (12) years of relevant experience. Also acceptable is no degree and sixteen (16) years of relevant experience.
Strong software development experience using Java.
Hands-on experience developing applications and microservices using Spring Boot.
Experience working with MongoDB or comparable database technologies.
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and cloud-based application environments.
Experience with Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) or similar container registry technologies.
Experience deploying or supporting applications using Rancher Kubernetes Engine (RKE).
Experience with Apache Kafka and distributed application architectures.

Source: NetSage careers