Description: Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to support the modernization and productization of a mission-focused software suite designed for deployment across a broader customer community. This role will help transform existing solutions into scalable, customer-agnostic platforms by removing environment-specific dependencies, enhancing authorization workflows, and supporting advanced key management capabilities. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled software engineer with deep experience in Java development, modern software engineering practices, and the design of secure, distributed applications.
Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise software applications using modern Java-based technologies.
- Support the productization of existing applications by creating reusable, scalable, and configurable solutions that can operate across multiple environments.
- Develop and integrate secure services, APIs, and application components supporting authorization and key management functionality.
- Collaborate with architects, developers, and stakeholders to design technical solutions that meet evolving business and mission requirements.
- Apply software engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design reviews, testing, and deployment.
- Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, status reporting, and team collaboration.
- Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve complex application, integration, and performance issues.
- Contribute to system design documentation, technical standards, testing strategies, and implementation plans.
- Support cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployments while ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies to support successful project delivery.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong experience developing enterprise applications using Java and JavaScript, with expertise in modern development practices, software testing, and Agile methodologies.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality solutions.
Desired Qualifications: - Experience developing encryption services, cryptographic solutions, key management capabilities, or other security-focused application components.
- Strong background in REST API development, Spring frameworks, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and distributed application design.
- Experience with AWS, cloud technologies, containerization platforms, and Kubernetes-based deployments.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while supporting project planning, technical leadership initiatives, matrixed teams, and complex software modernization efforts.
Requirements: - U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
- Certification Requirements:
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph. 
