Software Engineer

Base-2 Solutions

$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of software engineering experience in relevant programming languages
  • Proficient in software development frameworks like Spring, Angular, and React
  • Familiar with various operating systems such as Linux, Unix, Windows, and macOS
  • Experience with version control systems like Git and GitHub
  • Knowledge of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
  • Familiar with security and compliance frameworks like NIST and DoD
  • Cloud platform experience in AWS, Azure, or GCP

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop software applications based on customer requirements
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Write clean and efficient code across various programming languages
  • Conduct code reviews and testing to ensure high software quality
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate software solutions
  • Identify improvements for existing software systems
  • Maintain technical documentation and support deployment processes

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents
  • Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral
  • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and a company match
  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off plus 11 floating holidays
  • Flexible work schedules including compressed work periods
  • Full coverage for disability and life insurance premiums
Full Job Description
  • Requisition ID: 3292
  • Standard Title:
  • 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 Summary

Our Software Engineers are vital to developing cutting-edge solutions that support national defense and critical mission objectives. We are looking for individuals with strong programming skills, a solid understanding of software development lifecycles, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity, technical excellence, and the ability to solve complex problems while maintaining high coding standards and adhering to security requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and systems based on customer requirements.
  • Participates in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Writes clean, efficient, and well-documented code in various programming languages.
  • Conducts code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and troubleshooting to ensure software quality.
  • Collaborates with system engineers, DevOps teams, and stakeholders to integrate software solutions into larger systems and platforms.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve existing software systems and recommends enhancements or optimizations.
  • Ensures adherence to security best practices and compliance standards (NIST, DoD, IC, RMF).
  • Develops and maintains technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and system diagrams.
  • Supports deployment, version control, and configuration management processes.
  • Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.
Required Qualifications
  • Strong programming skills in some or all of the following languages: Java, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Scala.
  • Experience with software development frameworks such as Spring, Angular, React, Node.js, Bootstrap, .NET.
  • Familiarity with IDEs and tools including Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio, VS Code, PyCharm, NetBeans.
  • Experience with operating systems including Linux, Unix, Windows, macOS.
  • Knowledge of databases such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Experience with version control systems like Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, SVN.
  • Familiarity with build and automation tools including Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Bamboo, Ant.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline tools and integration with DevOps practices.
  • Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and familiarity with cloud-native development.
  • Understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall.
  • Experience with collaboration and issue tracking tools like JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow.
  • Familiarity with security requirements and compliance frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, DoD STIGs, RMF, ICD 503.
  • Experience with scripting languages for automation such as Bash, PowerShell, Python.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certifications such as AWS Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Security+, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).
Required Education and Experience Equivalency
  • None specified.
Required Certifications
  • None specified.
Required Security Clearance
  • Active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph


Pay & Benefit Highlights
Compensation
  • 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).

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