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Jovian Concepts, Inc.

$150 - $200/hr

Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise Java applications using Spring Boot and modern software engineering best practices. * Develop scalable RESTful APIs and backend services supporting ...

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Ingram Micro Inc.

$150 - $200/hr

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members (L1-L3), fostering skill development and ... software engineering experience with enterprise applications and position specific experience ...

SIG Susquehanna

$125 - $150/hr

Overview We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Inbound Clearing team, where you will ... L1-AC1 #LI-Onsite #J-18808-Ljbffr

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC

$125 - $150/hr

... 5G L1/L2 Integration & Test Engineer to support the integration, testing, validation, and performance evaluation of LTE, 5G, Software Defined Radio (SDR), OpenAirInterface (OAI), and advanced ...

ExlService Holdings, Inc.

$200 - $250/hr

Innovative Senior Software ML Engineer with over 8 years of experience in developing scalable AI ... Vice President L1, Senior AI Forward Deployed Engineer EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is seeking a visionary ...

Power3 Solutions

$125 - $150/hr

We arelooking for an experienced Agile Developer - Testing to join their rapidly growing team! * Execute test plans consisting of manual and automated test cases. Report status and results of test ...

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NTT DATA, Inc.

$150 - $200/hr

Providing leadership for junior and senior engineers alike, by understanding how to leverage and ... L1-NorthAmerica Nearest Major Market: New York City Nearest Secondary Market: Newark Job Segment:

dcbel Inc.

$80 - $100/hr

... and software products, and their supporting infrastructure. Our flagship product, the Ara Home ... Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical ...

OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC

$125 - $150/hr

... hardware, software, network, and application issues that L1/L2 support cannot resolve. Perform ... engineers. Recommend and help implement process improvements to reduce ticket volume and improve ...

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc.

$60 - $80/hr

Perform initial startup, configuration, and parameterization of AEROS L1 and L2 controllers ... Collaborate with software engineers, network specialists, and field teams to implement corrective ...

Wipro Technologies

PMO LEAD L1

Louisville, KY · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and ... software, requirements * Manages people processes, goal setting , feedback, career growth and ...

Corsica Technologies, Inc.

$60 - $80/hr

They are also an escalation point for L1 resources for Desktop related issues that may require ... Software and Hardware Troubleshooting * Exceptional PC troubleshooting skills with Windows desktop ...

Stratus

$80 - $100/hr

Stratus provides the software layer MEP contractors need to maximize profits through true \"Data ... engineering to inform fixes, enhancements, and training needs. * Mentor and support L1 agents ...

eMids Technologies Inc.

$100 - $125/hr

Perform code review for developers. Mentor junior team members in the proper application of engagement practices. Develop features or addressing tickets. Involved in .Net coding, client-side coding ...

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Jovian Concepts, Inc.
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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$150 - $200/hr

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Full time | Jovian Concepts, LLC | United States

Posted On 09/03/2026

Job Information

WO-SWE-26-009

Listing TTO/DO

WO_004

Technology

Number of Positions

1

Clearance Required

Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

City

Annapolis Junction

State/Province

Maryland

20701

Job Description

Jovian Concepts, LLC is looking to hire a Software Engineer Level 1 or Level 2 for a great opportunity in theAnnapolis Junction, MD area.

A current and active TS/SCI Clearance with a MD Polygraph required. No CCA's will be accepted at this time.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise Java applications using Spring Boot and modern software engineering best practices.
  • Develop scalable RESTful APIs and backend services supporting mission-critical applications and high-performance enterprise systems.
  • Design, optimize, and troubleshoot relational database solutions using MariaDB and other enterprise database technologies.
  • Support application modernization initiatives through containerization, Kubernetes deployments, and continuous improvements to system architecture.
  • Participate in technical design sessions, architecture discussions, code reviews, troubleshooting, and Agile software development activities.
  • Develop and maintain automated testing solutions and GitLab CI/CD pipelines to improve software quality, deployment efficiency, and operational reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams using Jira and Confluence while supporting the complete software development lifecycle.
Requirements

A current and active TS/SCI Clearance with a MD Polygraph required. No CCA's will be accepted at this time.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Candidates without Bachelors degrees will require an additional 4 years of software engineering experience.
  • For a SWE Level 1 a minimum of seven (7) years of software engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity will be required.
  • For a SWE Level 2 a m inimum of fourteen (14) years of software engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity will be required.
  • Experience developing RESTful APIs and working with relational databases such as MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar technologies.
  • Experience with container technologies (Docker or Podman), Kubernetes, or other modern application deployment platforms.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments using Git-based source control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices.
  • Security Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph, no CCAs will be accepted at this time.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience developing Angular or other modern web applications.
  • Experience with microservices architecture, application modernization, or cloud-native software development.
  • Experience implementing GitLab CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps best practices.
  • Experience tuning SQL performance and supporting high-volume enterprise applications.
  • Experience using Jira and Confluence to support Agile software development.
  • Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills across application, database, and deployment technologies.
  • Experience supporting enterprise software within secure or classified environments.
In a recent employee survey, Jovian Concepts earned a 92% Overall Workplace Experience Score and 100% of employees agreed that they would highly recommend working at Jovian Concepts to others.

Jovian Concepts, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.

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