Agile Developer Level 3 – Java & Python Integration

Ctrl + • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Ctrl+ is seeking a seasoned Software Integration Engineer to build, debug, and maintain Java- and Python-based integration services on AWS. The role involves hands-on software development focused on integration or API-centric products, with end-to-end responsibility for integration components from design through production support. An active Top Secret clearance with a CI polygraph obtained within the last seven years is required.

The successful candidate will perform systematic root cause analysis, communicate findings clearly, and work effectively with internal and cross-domain teams, including reviewing merge requests and giving constructive feedback. The role requires supporting an on-call rotation and working with AWS services and production monitoring. Ctrl+ is an Elkridge, Maryland-based software engineering and staffing firm serving Department of Defense programs.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Nine years of relevant experience, or a master's degree plus seven years of relevant experience.
• An active Top Secret clearance with a CI polygraph within the last seven years.
• Programming skills in Java and Python.
• Direct experience building and maintaining services in AWS, including production monitoring; examples listed include Lambda, OSS, Cloud Watch, SQS/SNS, and DynamoDB.
• Ability to support an on-call rotation.
• Systematic root cause analysis skills, including breaking down problems into reproducible steps and communicating findings clearly.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and cross-domain teams, review merge requests, and provide constructive feedback.
• Hands-on software development experience focused on integration or API-centric products.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to debug complex, cross-language codebases (Java and Python) under pressure, such as during on-call rotations.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with regular sprint ceremonies and backlog grooming.

Responsibilities

• Build, debug, and maintain Java- and Python-based integration services on AWS.
• Take end-to-end responsibility for integration components, from design through production support.
• Perform systematic root cause analysis, break problems into reproducible steps, and clearly communicate findings.
• Collaborate with internal and cross-domain teams, review merge requests, and provide constructive feedback.
• Support an on-call rotation.
• Develop integration-focused or API-centric software.
• Maintain AWS services and production monitoring.

Benefits

• Flexible healthcare options, including CareFirst medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Dependent Care FSA, with up to $5,000 per household or $2,500 per individual.
• Tech reimbursement of up to $1,500 every other year.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid 10% 401(k) contribution, vested immediately.
• Sign-on and retention bonuses.
• Flexible PTO, with carryover of up to 300 hours and payout for excess hours.
• Paid hours for company events and training.
• Referral bonus of $1.50 per hour for successful hires referred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior