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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer 4 - **Company:** T-Rex Solutions, LLC - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Cyber Security, Data Architecture, Elasticsearch, Monitoring of Systems, Object-Oriented Software Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Logstash, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Transport Layer Security, Spring-boot, Technical Debt, Indexer, Solid Principles, Kubernetes, Kibana, Docker, Elk Stack - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17979807?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17979807%2FSoftware-Engineer-4-Maryland-Fort-Meade ## About the Role * Bachelor's and 12 years of related experience. * Expert in Java (17+ preferred) and the Spring Boot * Deep understanding of SOLID principles and OO design patterns * Proficient in REST interface standards and best practices * Ability to communicate and facilitate cross-team collaboration * Excellent oral and written communication skills; Able to clearly communicate architecture and design concepts * Ability to write technical documentation including wiki sites, blogs, XML/HTML * Active TS/SCI w/ FSP required within 7 years. Desired Skills: * Strong experience with MongoDB Data Architecture (schema design, indexing, and aggregation). * Proficiency in Docker for local development and CI/CD pipelines. * Familiarity with Kubernetes orchestration and the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for system monitoring and troubleshooting. * Experience in PKI/TLS/SSL certificates * Knowledge of ICAM Capabilities and Integration * Familiarity using Confluence and Jira Strong organization and time management skills, including the ability to multi-task and work independently with minimum supervision to meet deadlines ## Description Are you ready to make a significant impact by supporting critical national security infrastructure? T-Rex Solutions is looking for a fully cleared Software Engineer 4 to join our dynamic team at Ft. Meade, MD in support of the Intelligence Community., The Senior Software Engineer will serve as technical anchor for a new feature/capability being added to our product. Ideal candidate will be able to architect/design a new feature and translate complex business requirements into robust, documented technical designs. Responsibilities will include coordinating closely with members of an Integrated Feature Team (IFT) to ensure high-quality delivery through the lifecycle., * Architectural Analysis & Design:Deconstruct complex requirements to determine system impact. You will lead the creation of design documentation usingObject-Oriented (OO) principles, ensuring new features integrate seamlessly without technical debt. * Technical Shepherding:Act as the feature lead for a new capability. You are responsible for the "definition of done," guiding a feature from initial concept through development, testing, and deployment. * Cross-Team Coordination:Serve as the technical liaison to the Systems Engineering team to align on approach and constraints. * Team Leadership & Tasking:Decompose high-level feature designs into actionable tasks for the development team. 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