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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (Mid or Sr)_HYBRID (Ft Meade/Columbia, MD) - **Company:** Codescratch LLC - **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Apache Accumulo, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Code Review, Software Design Documents, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, RabbitMQ, Logstash, Prometheus, Mesos, Message Oriented Middleware, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Openapi, Grafana, Kotlin, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Influxdb, Apache Kafka, Kibana, Software Performance, Docker, Elk Stack, Golang - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8986800/software-engineer-mid-or-sr-hybrid-ft-meadecolumbia-md ## About the Role Codescratch is currently seeking a self-motivated and talented Software Engineer with experience to join our growing and dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced software engineer with a strong foundation in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. They will leverage their expertise to drive technical excellence, mentor team members, and ensure best practices in coding, documentation, and system architecture. Collaboration and innovation are at the core of this role, requiring a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning., Seven (7)+ years of experience in Software Engineering Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. Relevant certifications may be substituted for education or years of experience Experience with Golang, Kotlin/Java, and/or Python Experience creating containerized applications (docker) Experience deploying containerized applications to an orchestration platform (Marathon/Mesos, Kubernetes, etc.) Experience working independently to solve complex problems Excellent communication and collaboration abilities U.S. citizenship required Active TS/SCI w. poly Clearance required Must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV Metropolitan area Preferred Skills and Experience Experience with Accumulo is strongly preferred Experience with Machine Learning Analytics Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Experience with asynchronous messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, etc.) Experience creating and integrating with remote services via HTTP, Thrift, or gRPC Experience monitoring application performance with metrics (Prometheus, InfluxDB, Grafana) and logs with ELK Stack (ElsticSearch, Logstash, Kibana) ## Description Contribute to the full life-cycle process from development to deployment of software applications. Collaborate with team members to design, develop, and deploy high-quality software solutions. Create and maintain technical documentation, such as Architecture Design Records (ADRs), design documents, and API specifications to ensure clarity and knowledge sharing across teams. Optimize software performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements. Participate in customer reviews and provide constructive feedback. 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