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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Software Engineer - **Company:** Set of X - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Algorithm Design, HTML5, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Big Data, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Generation, Code Reuse, Databases, Google Web Toolkits, Hibernate (Java), Java Platform Standard Edition (J2SE), Spring Framework, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, MySQL, Cisco Nexus Switches, OpenShift, Software Architecture, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, SonarQube, Vaadin, Web Services, Real Time Systems, Git, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=79791eb4ee7219c6 ## About the Role Do you have experience in System requirements definition?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Strong experience in software development using Java SE, Python, Shell/bash, Git, Nexus, Maven, JavaScript/HTML5/CSS3, JUnit, IDEs. * Proficiency in software architecture development, requirements analysis, code generation, and process execution and evaluation. * Experience with containers and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI), microservices orchestration, automated testing (SonarQube), and automated deployment/failure rollback processes. * Familiarity with Spring Framework, Spring Tool Suite, Jenkins, Hibernate, MySQL, Web Services, and Google Web Toolkit or Vaadin is a plus. * Experience supporting Agile development methodologies, delivering new capabilities each sprint. * Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively. Education/Experience: * Seven (7) years of SWE experience on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited institution is required. Four (4) additional years of relevant SWE experience may be substituted for a degree. * Experience developing software for real-world systems with diverse requirements, and exposure to modern software tools and methodologies. Clearance: TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. ## Description In this role, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems, including processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems. You will work individually or as part of a team to design, code, test, and integrate software components while ensuring adherence to system and design requirements. You will also analyze system performance, resolve software problems, and provide input on hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, and COTS/GOTS solutions. You will collaborate with users, system engineers, and teammates to derive software requirements, develop algorithms, implement database or data repository queries, and integrate new software into existing environments. Additionally, you will contribute to test procedure development, review documentation, and serve as a team lead as appropriate for the software development process being used. 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