Senior Software Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

In this role, you will collaborate with a team of innovative engineers to develop new capabilities supporting the front-end processing services of a mission-critical tool. You won't just maintain legacy code—you’ll actively architect modern, high-throughput Java applications, streamline data ingress, and pivot rapidly across complex technical challenges. From manipulating processing-intensive analytics and high-volume messaging queues to deploying scalable services in Kubernetes, if you thrive on solving hard problems alongside an elite dev team, you’ll fit right in with Team Nyla.

Requirements

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED
Extensive hands-on experience developing server-side Java applications and RESTful web services (no front-end UI required).
Direct experience deploying and managing software services using Kubernetes.
Experience configuring and working with JMS/Messaging systems (e.g., ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ).
Proven capability working in fast-paced Agile environments using Git, Jira, Confluence, and modern IDEs (IntelliJ or Eclipse).
Demonstrated ability to multitask, manage shifting priorities, and pivot rapidly across dynamic operational requirements.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 14 + years of professional software development experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 18+ years of hands-on technical software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Kotlin or Python for rapid automation and service development.
Hands-on experience with Spring or Spring Boot frameworks.
Experience querying and integrating non-relational databases like MongoDB.
Familiarity with Apache NiFi for automated data routing and payload ingestion workflows.

Responsibilities

Develop new capabilities supporting the front-end processing services of a mission-critical tool.
Architect modern, high-throughput Java applications.
Streamline data ingress.
Manipulate processing-intensive analytics and high-volume messaging queues.
Deploy scalable services in Kubernetes.