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Remote Principal Java Software Engineer Jobs in Maryland

Addison Group

Java API Engineer

Baltimore, MD · Remote

$50 - $55/hr

Java API Engineer Location: Remote - Must live in the continental United States Assignment Type ... Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience. · 5 ...

Marriott

Software Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site +1

We are looking for a Software Engineer with strong Java experience to help design, build, and ... Remote positions. Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with more brands ...

Elder Research

Software Engineer

Fort George G Meade, MD · Remote

$144.77K - $187.45K/yr

Meade Posting Date 05/14/2026 Security Clearance Required - TS/SCI with Polygraph Remote Type N/A ... Experience with backend development using Python or Java * Experience with SQL * Experience with ...

Fuse Engineering LLC

Software Engineer

Annapolis, MD · On-site +1

Software engineer to maintain and expand a Java based machine learning model-building system. The ideal candidate would be able to deploy the application in Kubernetes environment and independently ...

Elder Research

Software Engineer

Fort George G Meade, MD · Remote

$144.77K - $187.45K/yr

Meade Posting Date 05/14/2026 Security Clearance Required - TS/SCI with Polygraph Remote Type N/A ... Experience with backend development using Python or Java * Experience with SQL * Experience with ...

Maximus

Assoc SW Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, AWS

Rockville, MD · Remote

$52.75 - $72.50/hr

... the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Must be GC Holder or US Citizen. This is a remote ... Java or other OO programming language - Novice - Javascript - Novice - JSP / JSF - Novice - Eclipse ...

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Maximus

Assoc SW Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, AWS

Adelphi, MD · Remote

$52 - $71.25/hr

... the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Must be GC Holder or US Citizen. This is a remote ... Java or other OO programming language - Novice - Javascript - Novice - JSP / JSF - Novice - Eclipse ...

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Maximus

Assoc SW Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, AWS

Frederick, MD · Remote

$51.50 - $70.50/hr

... the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Must be GC Holder or US Citizen. This is a remote ... Java or other OO programming language - Novice - Javascript - Novice - JSP / JSF - Novice - Eclipse ...

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Maximus

Assoc SW Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, AWS

Baltimore, MD · Remote

$51.50 - $70.50/hr

... the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Must be GC Holder or US Citizen. This is a remote ... Java or other OO programming language - Novice - Javascript - Novice - JSP / JSF - Novice - Eclipse ...

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Maximus

Assoc SW Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, AWS

Largo, MD · Remote

$51.25 - $70.50/hr

... the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Must be GC Holder or US Citizen. This is a remote ... Java or other OO programming language - Novice - Javascript - Novice - JSP / JSF - Novice - Eclipse ...

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Maximus

Assoc SW Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, AWS

Annapolis, MD · Remote

$51.25 - $70.25/hr

... the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Must be GC Holder or US Citizen. This is a remote ... Java or other OO programming language - Novice - Javascript - Novice - JSP / JSF - Novice - Eclipse ...

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Maximus

Assoc SW Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, AWS

Bowie, MD · Remote

$50.50 - $69.25/hr

... the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Must be GC Holder or US Citizen. This is a remote ... Java or other OO programming language - Novice - Javascript - Novice - JSP / JSF - Novice - Eclipse ...

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Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Java certificationsBachelor's in Computer Science, Java certifications
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Software Engineer (Hybrid) - Java/OOP/Linux/Git/Maven/REST

Captivation Software

Columbia, MD • On-site, Remote

$130K - $270K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Build to something to be proud of.
Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.
Description
Captivation Software is seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our team. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex software capabilities for computer-based systems. Will work closely with other talented engineers to create software solutions that meet the needs of our clients.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with modern tools and technologies, and you will be encouraged to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that is committed to delivering high-quality software solutions to our clients. The work environment at Enlighten is a hybrid one, with a mix of remote and in-person work, but being flexible is key. We believe in providing our employees with a great work-life balance, so you will have the flexibility to be working from home or from our office, depending on your preferences and needs. If you are a self-motivated, creative, and detail-oriented software engineer who is passionate about developing innovative software solutions, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
  • Must have a strong working knowledge and experience developing Java based software capabilities.
  • Should have an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skills.
  • Must also possess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
  • Keep up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software development.
  • Will work in a fast-paced, small business environment with our talented team.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Security Clearance:
  • A current U.S. Government Security Clearance is not required on day 1, but will be processed for a Secret level; U.S. Citizenship required. A current Secret or TS/SCI is a huge plus.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • At least 5 years of experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) and a Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • Experience in designing enterprise APIs
  • Experience in RESTful web services
  • Experience in Microservices architecture
  • Experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigms
  • Experience with the agile software lifecycle
  • Has a proven ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team setting
  • Experience with the Linux operating system
  • Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven)
  • Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (i.e. Security+)
  • Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. However, flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • A current Secret or TS/SCI is preferred.
  • Experience with NiFi, Kafka, AWS Infrastructure, and K8's.
  • Experience in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure).
  • Experience in distributed databases, NoSQL databases, full text-search engines (e.g. Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Solr)
  • Scripting experience is a huge plus.
  • Prior experience or familiarity with our Big Data Platform is a plus.
  • Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.)

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.
Benefits
  • Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
  • Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
  • Above Market Hourly Rates
  • $3,600 HSA Contribution
  • 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

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