Temporary Airline Software Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Contract to hire role in Annapolis, MD

On-site position

Must be strong in Java

Top Skills' Details

1. 2+ years Java Enterprise Development- Java, enterprise-grade applications, comfort with OpenJDK

2. 2+ years Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) & Cross-Team Collaboration - including planning, designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications

3. Excellent soft skills, writing, and documentation

Description

Do you want to make your mark in the Aviation industry? Do you want to help release the next generation of products and services to advance the way we transmit millions of aviation data daily?

As a Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of managing and developing applications on a global scale, playing a crucial role in ensuring the uninterrupted movement of the Aviation industry. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the messaging data in transit and ensuring the timely arrival of you, your loved ones, and all passengers worldwide. The applications you will manage are the backbone of over 1,500 aviation customers, transmitting a staggering 75 million messages daily across the Aviation community.

At our client,, you will be part of a team whose mission is not just critical but also collaborative. Keeping the globe moving is a collective effort that requires the input of great minds like yours. Your value proposition is not just career growth but also the opportunity to make a societal impact, bringing personal achievement through work that truly matters.

What YOU will do:

• You will design and develop critical features within our proprietary software to move millions of messages across the globe.

• You will support refactoring our proprietary software to a newer version of OpenJDK.

• You will support the rapid development of DevSecOps pipelines for automated builds and testing in our Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).

• You will work closely with the Technical Lead, Architects, and other Software Engineers on a development team to support critical pursuits and opportunities to expand our aviation market.

What YOU will learn:

• You will learn how to develop enterprise applications that can scale from small customers to industry-leading airlines.

• You will learn how our Messaging applications and services connect with aviation customers and partners.

• You will learn about the aviation market and how communication systems are critical to airline operations.

• You will learn to develop solutions with cross-discipline engineering teams.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in the appropriate discipline and 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree in the appropriate discipline and 1 year of relevant experience. In the absence of a degree, 7 years of relevant experience is required.

• Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications.

• Experience with developing Java enterprise applications.

• Excellent verbal skills.

• Excellent documentation and writing skills.

Skills

Java, sdlc, jms, agile, linux, osgi, devsecops

Top Skills Details

Java,sdlc,jms

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with JMS to create, send, receive, and read messages.

• Experience with developing Java applications with JMS and Messaging COTs.

• Experience with OSGi in installing and developing bundles.

• Experience with developing Java applications using Agile Development Methodology.

• Experience working in a Linux operating environment.

• Technical domain knowledge in the Aviation community.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Annapolis, MD.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Annapolis,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 9, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.