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Bestgate Engineering

Cleared Senior Software Engineer

fort meade, MD

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Bestgate Engineering lists this Cleared Senior Software Engineer opportunity in fort meade, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Telework Eligible)

Join a team developing and supporting tools and services that enhance enterprise development workflows. This role focuses on Java-based software development, automation, integrations, and modernization across the Atlassian ecosystem. The ideal candidate enjoys solving technical challenges, building efficient solutions, and collaborating with developers, system administrators, project managers, and mission customers.

Required

9 years of relevant Software Engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Proficiency with the Linux command-line interface (CLI).

Strong scripting experience with Bash, Python, and/or Groovy.

Recent Java software development experience in Linux environments.

Experience with the Spring Framework.

Experience with modern web technologies including JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

Experience with Docker and containerization technologies.

Experience with Apache Velocity.

Experience with OpenSearch.

Experience using the Atlassian Plugin SDK to create or extend Atlassian applications.

Experience documenting configurations, procedures, and system changes.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional TE or related experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.

Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly

Desired

Experience with the Atlassian suite of tools, including Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo.

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.

Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.

Experience with cloud technologies.

Experience developing integrations and services that improve workflows and productivity.

*Salary Range: $ 185,000 - $230,000

*The provided salary range is an approximation based on current market data and may vary. The final offer will be determined after carefully considering the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the position. This range is intended as a reference point and is subject to change.

Bestgate Engineering is a leading software and systems engineering firm supporting military and government customers. We are currently hiring Cleared Software Developers, CNO Engineers, Systems Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Security Engineers. At Bestgate, you'll work alongside some of the industry's most experienced software and systems engineers, tackling mission-critical challenges across cloud-native technologies, software modernization, embedded systems, data science, DevSecOps, and more. We believe exceptional people deserve exceptional support, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package focused on your well-being, career development, and work-life balance, including:

Competitive Pay - Less frill for more in your base pay.

Flexible PTO to fit your work/life needs + 11 holidays.

7% 401k Employer Gift - Vested immediately.

100% Paid Carefirst medical premiums for both individuals and families.

Training/Career Pathing - Annual budget for training, mentoring, and an Internal Mobility Program.

Morale Building Events - Time given to enjoy connecting with other Bestgate Employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bestgate Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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