Senior Software Engineer

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and support enterprise software solutions that address complex customer requirements. This role requires a seasoned engineer capable of working independently to design secure, scalable applications, implement custom integrations, and support software deployments across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate combines strong Java development expertise with a consultative mindset and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions that solve real-world business challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of software development experience utilizing Java and JavaScript in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of modern software engineering practices, software testing methodologies, and Agile development frameworks.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and effectively engage with customers and technical teams.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing secure applications involving encryption technologies, cryptographic services, or key management capabilities.
• Experience designing and implementing REST APIs, Spring-based applications, and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions.
• Familiarity with AWS, cloud platforms, containerization technologies, and Kubernetes environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across diverse teams, and deliver high-quality software in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications using Java, JavaScript, and modern software development frameworks.
• Develop custom software solutions, integrations, and extensions to support customer-specific business processes and operational workflows.
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs, service integrations, and distributed application components.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to translate functional requirements into effective software solutions.
• Apply Agile development principles and modern testing practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, defect resolution, and production deployments.
• Troubleshoot application, performance, and integration issues while identifying opportunities for optimization and enhancement.
• Support deployments and operations across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
• Develop technical documentation, implementation procedures, and software design artifacts.
• Identify project risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and contribute to successful project execution.

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: Customizable leave plans to meet your needs.
• 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: At zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Referral Bonus Program: Bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000.

What This Job Offers

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