- Requisition ID: 2905
- Standard Title: Junior Software Engineer
- Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
- Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
- Work Type: On-Site
- Shift: First
- Referral Eligibility: Eligible
- U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes
Position SummaryBase-2 Solutions is seeking an Agile Developer 1 to support the modernization of a legacy operational system using a microservices-based architecture and cutting-edge technologies. This role contributes to microservices development, AWS-native services, REST services, and CI/CD in a collaborative Agile environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Develop Java Spring Boot-based microservice applications using AWS native technologies.
- Use Python to optimize AWS services such as Lambda, Step Functions, EC2, and S3.
- Build REST services with Spring capable of filtering and selecting complex data objects.
- Implement CI/CD principles using Maven, GitLab, and GitOps.
- Support Agile software development and delivery.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph, with a CI Polygraph within the last 7 years.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
- 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with at least 2 of the following:
- Java, Spring Boot, or Python.
- JSON Schema.
- Microservice architectures.
- CI/CD tools including AWS tools, Maven, GitLab, GitOps, Kubernetes, Docker, and Ansible.
- NoSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB query and schema design.
- OAuth/OIDC implementation.
- Test frameworks and automation including Cypress and Cucumber.
Required Education and Experience EquivalencyEducationYears of ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GEDNot specified.Associate DegreeNot specified.Bachelor's Degree3Master's Degree1PhD1
Required CertificationsRequired Security Clearance- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph, with a CI Polygraph within the last 7 years.
Pay & Benefit HighlightsCompensation- Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
- Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
- Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).
Health- 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
- Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
- 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
- 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Income Protection- 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
- 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
- 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
- 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.
Retirement- 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
- 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.
Leave- Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
- 11 paid floating holidays.
Work-Life Balance- Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).
