Software Engineer 3

Description:

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Software Engineer 3 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems in support of mission and business objectives. In this role, you will design, build, and integrate software solutions across a range of environments, including data-intensive applications, real-time systems, and large-scale data platforms. You'll work independently or as part of a team to analyze requirements, develop new capabilities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high-quality software delivery. This position also involves contributing to system design, evaluating trade-offs, and recommending improvements to development processes and technologies. Ideal candidates will have experience with modern front-end frameworks such as Angular and RxJS, along with familiarity in Spring Boot-based back-end development environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze user requirements and translate them into software design and performance specifications
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions
• Debug and resolve software defects and performance issues
• Modify and enhance existing software to add new features or improve functionality
• Integrate software into new or existing systems and environments
• Develop algorithms and data processing solutions to meet system requirements
• Design and implement database queries and interfaces
• Write, review, and maintain technical documentation
• Contribute to system design, including hardware/software tradeoffs and reuse of existing components
• Support testing activities and validate software performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful solution delivery
• Recommend improvements to development processes, tools, and technologies
• Provide technical leadership as needed based on project scope

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs of similar scope and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 4 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree
• Experience developing and maintaining complex software systems, analyzing requirements and implementing software solutions, debugging, testing, and maintaining codebases, and working within structured software development methodologies.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Angular and RxJS for front-end development
• Familiarity with the Spring Boot framework
• Experience with a subset of the following technologies: Java, Spring (MVC, Data, Security) Kafka, JMS Oracle, Elasticsearch Docker, Kubernetes (K8s) Maven, Gradle GitLab, CI/CD pipelines

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:
  • DOD 8570 Certification

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Salary Range Transparency

At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions.

How We Determine Salary Ranges

Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:

• Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
• Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry, using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
• Experience and Qualifications: An individual's experience, education, certifications, and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
• Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living, in accordance with local and national standards.
• Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health, ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.

Really good benefits, for really GREAT people:

From our CTP Family to yours, we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about you, not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; let's get where you're going, together.

Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.

Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.

Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution

PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.

Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.

Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.

Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.

Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

CTP was voted one of the top 25 best places to work in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine!