Backend Software Engineer 2

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

15h

About The Position

The Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, and sustains complex software solutions supporting mission-critical systems. This role focuses on backend development and supports processing‑intensive analytics, algorithm development, large‑scale data processing, real‑time systems, and enterprise information systems. The engineer collaborates with cross‑functional teams to translate documented requirements into well‑designed software solutions, applies appropriate development methodologies, and contributes to system‑level design decisions including hardware/software tradeoffs, reuse strategies, and COTS/GOTS integration.

Requirements

• Eight (8) years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, complexity, and technical demands
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline; four (4) additional years of relevant SWE experience may substitute for a degree
• Strong backend development experience using Java
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• DOD 8570 Certification
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Spring Framework, RESTful APIs, and MongoDB
• Familiarity with Angular, AWS, Rancher, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Demonstrated experience working across the full software development lifecycle using structured development methodologies

Responsibilities

• Analyze user and system requirements to derive detailed software design, performance, and functional specifications
• Design, develop, modify, and integrate backend software components to support new capabilities and system enhancements
• Implement and optimize algorithms that meet stringent performance, timing, and resource constraints
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects; adapt existing software to new environments, hardware, or performance needs
• Design and implement complex database interfaces, queries, and data repository solutions
• Develop and execute software test procedures; review and validate software against design requirements
• Produce, review, and maintain software and system documentation in accordance with development standards
• Collaborate with system and hardware engineers to define interfaces, constraints, and system capabilities
• Provide technical leadership as appropriate, including overseeing software development activities and ensuring adherence to development processes
• Recommend and implement improvements to documentation practices and software development standards
• Support software deployment, system integration, and operational verification activities

Benefits

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks!
• Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
• Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

What This Job Offers

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