Java Software Engineer-Principal

NetSage
Annapolis Junction, MD
On-site

Who this role is best for

Cybersecurity professionals with Java expertise and a TS/SCI clearance will find this mission-critical role in government contracting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a strong background in Java and Spring Boot who are committed to national security missions
    — “design, develop, and enhance complex software applications supporting data-intensive and mission-critical environments”
  • Individuals with hands-on experience in distributed systems and containerization technologies
    — “integrate distributed technologies, and contribute throughout the software development lifecycle”
  • Professionals who have worked extensively with CI/CD pipelines and automated delivery
    — “Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery”

Things to consider

  • Security clearance is a mandatory requirement for this role, not a preference
    — “TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance”
  • The role is likely to require a long-term commitment due to the emphasis on mission continuity
    — “employee retention is mission continuity, and we are committed to building long-term careers”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with Java-based microservices in mission-critical environments
    — “developing applications and microservices using Spring Boot”
  • Emphasize your hands-on work with containerization and Kubernetes deployment practices
    — “Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work with distributed data systems and message-driven architectures
    — “hands-on knowledge of distributed data systems, containerization, and modern CI/CD practices”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work with MongoDB or similar technologies in your application materials
    — “Experience working with MongoDB or comparable database technologies”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • development of complex software applications
  • integration of distributed technologies
Typical background
12+ years of software development experiencesecurity clearance

Skills & requirements

Required

JavaSpring BootDockerKubernetesCI/CDMongoDBApache KafkaJMS

Preferred

Security ClearanceGovernment Contracting

Stack & domain

JavaSpring BootMongoDBDockerApache KafkaJava Message Service (jms)KubernetesCi/cd Pipelines

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 Software Engineer to design, develop, and enhance complex software applications supporting data-intensive and mission-critical environments. In this role, you will build scalable Java-based applications and services, integrate distributed technologies, and contribute throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate for this position will have strong Java and Spring Boot development experience with hands-on knowledge of distributed data systems, containerization, and modern CI/CD practices. 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 developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker.

Experience with message-driven/distributed applications like Apache Kafka and Java Message Service (JMS).

Experience deploying or supporting applications within Kubernetes environments.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery.

Source: NetSage careers

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