Cleared Senior Software Engineer

Bestgate Engineering
Fort Meade, MD, United States
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$107,900.0 - $195,050.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

HTML Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Apache HTTP Server Confluence JIRA Bash Shell Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Cloud Computing Groovy Spring Framework Python (Programming Language)
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Linux System Administration Linux Commands Ansible Software Engineering Systems Integration Scripting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Containerization Atlassian Tools Bitbucket Web Technologies Atlassian Bamboo Docker

Job description

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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits & conditions

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.

Apply to learn more about us, and the work we have available! External Referral Program - If now’s not the right time, but you know someone that is looking for a change, we offer competitive external referral bonuses for every hire! 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. Powered by JazzHR

About the company

Bestgate Engineering is a leading software and systems engineering firm supporting military and government customers.

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