Belay Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our intel team. We are seeking a proactive, self-starting Software Engineer to join our team and help automate foundational infrastructure for our mission customer. The ideal candidate thrives in a mixed-stack environment, primarily utilizing Python and Java Spring Boot, and is comfortable leveraging modern AI development tools to accelerate their workflow. This is not a standard ticket-working role; it requires a deep problem-solver whose core responsibility will be identifying pain points and inefficiencies in our current processes and engineering automated mitigations. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy to drive continuous improvement and system reliability. Responsibilities: • Automate and provision foundational infrastructure to support mission-critical customer requirements • Proactively identify pain points, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies in existing development and deployment processes, and engineer effective solutions • Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot applications across a mixed-stack environment, functioning primarily in Python and Java (Spring Boot) • Leverage AI-assisted development tools to enhance coding speed, debugging, and overall software delivery • Operate with a high degree of autonomy, moving beyond standard ticket resolution to drive strategic process improvements and system optimizations. Skills Requirements: • Production-grade software development experience in Python and/or Java (Spring Boot) • Proven track record as a self-starter capable of independently identifying system inefficiencies and driving them to resolution • Experience integrating AI development tools into daily engineering workflows • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on infrastructure automation and process optimization • Familiarity with version control systems, specifically Git. Must Haves: • TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph • 12 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S Nice to Haves: • Experience designing and implementing automated deployment pipelines using GitLab CI/CD • Hands-on experience with service containerization and deploying containerized applications (e.g., Docker) • Familiarity working within containerized environments or orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes) • Experience bridging multiple technical domains in a complex, mixed tech stack environment. Perks and Benefits: • 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program • 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one • $5,000 annual training/tuition • Student Loan Repayment Program • 100% company-funded HSA • Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance) • Dental coverage including orthodontia • Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded • Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes • Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more! At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development. Salary Range: $190,000.00 to $210,000.00 Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services.