ME00565-Agile Developer 3 at Momentum Engineering – Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking an Agile Developer responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of cloud-based applications and microservices supporting mission-critical systems
• This role involves end-to-end development across front-end interfaces, APIs, and backend data stores, leveraging modern frameworks, DevSecOps practices, and cloud-native technologies
• The Agile Developer collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions aligned with system requirements and user needs

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack cloud-based applications and microservices
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design, functionality, and performance specifications
• Design and implement new software features and enhance existing applications
• Develop and maintain front-end components using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React)
• Build and integrate backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot microservices architecture
• Develop and optimize data queries and interfaces for relational, NoSQL, and object-based data stores
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and environments
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and performance issues
• Develop and implement algorithms to meet system performance and functional requirements
• Support CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab, Maven, Jenkins, and Nexus
• Assist in developing and executing automated test procedures and frameworks
• Write and maintain technical documentation, including system design and user documentation
• Collaborate with system engineers and stakeholders to analyze workflows, data usage, and system processes
• Provide recommendations to improve software development processes, documentation, and standards
• Serve as a technical lead, as appropriate, supporting team coordination and Agile development processes
• Design and implement complex database interfaces and data repository queries

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph within the last 5 years
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• 9+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience
• Strong experience with:
• • Java and modern Java frameworks
  • JavaScript frameworks (React)
  • GitLab, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus
  • Modern data stores (NoSQL, relational, and object-based)
• Demonstrated experience in full stack development, including front-end, API, and backend data stores
• Experience developing Spring Boot microservices and 12-Factor applications
• Familiarity with data serialization formats such as JSON and BSON
• Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working in cloud-native and containerized environments

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Spring Framework / Spring Boot
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform
• Experience with Swagger/OpenAPI for API design and documentation
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) managed services
• Knowledge of system requirements decomposition, release planning, and Agile methodologies
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, test automation frameworks, and DevSecOps practices
• Familiarity with Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) solutions

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.