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Java Developer – Small Mission Team

Fort Meade, MDOnsiteFull TimePosted 4 days ago

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Required skills

  • TS/SCI with polygraph
  • Java development
  • Git
  • Gradle
  • Guice
  • Docker
  • REST
  • Linux skills
  • Computer Science degree

Nice to have

  • ELK stack
  • MongoDB
  • Ansible
  • Kubernetes
  • Angular
  • TypeScript

Role summary

A Java Developer is needed to join a small, mission-focused team building Java services with REST, Docker, and modern tooling for a Department of Defense mission in Fort Meade, MD. The role requires 7 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. Responsibilities include developing Java services and REST APIs, building with Git, Gradle, and Guice, packaging and deploying with Docker, and handling limited Angular/TypeScript UI tasks. Preferred qualifications include experience with the ELK stack, MongoDB, Ansible, Kubernetes, Angular, and TypeScript. This is an on-site, full-time position.

Work location: Fort Meade, MD

Work arrangement: On-site

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement

All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge

Join a small, mission-focused team building Java services with REST, Docker and modern tooling.

The mission

Develop and sustain mission software alongside a tight-knit engineering team.

What you’ll do

• Develop Java services and REST APIs

• Build with Git, Gradle and Guice dependency injection

• Package and deploy with Docker

• Take on limited-scope Angular/TypeScript UI tasks

• Work in customer spaces or an offsite SCIF

What you’ll bring

• 7 years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.

• Java development

• Git and Gradle

• Guice or dependency injection

• Docker

• REST

• Strong Linux skills

Preferred qualifications

• ELK stack

• MongoDB

• Ansible

• Kubernetes

• Angular and TypeScript

Compensation and flexibility

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include:

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution

• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance

• Medical, dental and vision coverage options

• Employee Assistance Program

• Professional development and certification reimbursement

• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility

• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility

• Paid social and team events

Let’s connect

If this work sounds like your next chapter and you meet the clearance and local commuting requirements, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with a resume that highlights your relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.

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