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# Mid-Level Java Software Engineer [$306k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $306,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Big Data, Continuous Integration, Java Message Service (JMS), MongoDB, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Spring-boot, Backend, Bug Reporting, Apache Kafka, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9216560/mid-level-java-software-engineer-306kyr-tssci-fs-poly

## About the Role

* Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 * Years of experience: 12+ years
 * Total Compensation: $306k+ yearly

## Description

* Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems leveraging Java, Spring Boot, MongoDB, and Kafka.
 * Deploy containerized microservices with Docker and Kubernetes within automated CI/CD pipelines.
 * Drive technical team leadership, requirements analysis, algorithm implementation, and comprehensive testing., * Design, develop, and optimize software systems for processing-intensive analytics and large-scale data manipulation.
 * Build robust backend services and messaging architectures utilizing Java, Spring Boot, JMS, and Kafka.
 * Deploy, manage, and scale applications using Docker and Kubernetes in continuous integration and deployment environments.
 * Perform requirements analysis and synthesis from system-level needs down to individual components.
 * Review, test, and validate software components to ensure strict adherence to design requirements while resolving problem reports.
 * Evaluate trade-offs between hardware and software, leveraging COTS and GOTS solutions where practical.
 * Provide technical mentorship and leadership across all phases of the software development lifecycle.