Software Engineer L2\-3

Jovian Concepts

13h

About The Position

Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking an experienced Software Developer at Software Engineer Level 2 or 3 for an opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, Maryland area. The position takes ownership of a Kubernetes-native application that orchestrates and deploys workloads within its cluster, and advances a platform integrating a web-based UI/UX, containerized microservices, and cloud-native components. The role calls for expertise in Go, TypeScript, Python, and Kubernetes, plus familiarity with containerization, orchestration, and event-driven systems. The engineer collaborates with multiple teams to support operational excellence and maintain and improve documentation in accordance with internal development standards. The position includes software design, implementation, integration, testing, debugging, documentation, and quality-control work. Depending on level and project, responsibilities may also include leading development teams, coordinating with customers and systems and hardware engineers, selecting development processes, and overseeing software installation and operations. A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland polygraph is required. CCA candidates will not be considered at this time. Level 2 requires 14 years of relevant SWE experience; Level 3 requires 20 years. Both levels require a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, with four additional years of relevant SWE experience permitted as a substitute for the degree.

Requirements

Current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph; CCA candidates will not be considered at this time.
For Software Engineer Skill Level 2: 14 years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
For Software Engineer Skill Level 3: 20 years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; four additional years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may substitute for the degree.
Proficiency in Go (Golang), with practical experience developing production services.
Experience building frontends using TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
Solid experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps workflows such as ArgoCD.
Familiarity with event-driven architectures and message brokers such as Kafka.
Hands-on experience with Docker or similar container technologies and orchestration via RKE2 or similar.
Strong understanding of system design, RESTful APIs, and microservices.
Familiarity with SQL databases and integration in containerized environments.
Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Looking for skillsets in hardware and software integration, infrastructure, provisioning, Ansible configuration management, Kubernetes, cloud technologies, Rancher, and Containers as a Service.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite, including Jira, Bamboo, and Fisheye.
Experience with Agile development.
Experience with Continuous Integration.
Linux or UNIX administration and maintenance experience.
Knowledge of SIGINT systems and dataflows.
Ability to perform in a team environment.
Production experience with Kafka, NiFi, MetalLB, and MinIO.
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and automation using cloud-init or Terraform.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.
Background in observability tools such as Prometheus or Grafana.
Experience with the Rancher Suite, including Harvester, Longhorn, or KubeVirt.
Prior work with AWS (EKS, S3, Lambda, RDS) or other cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

Analyze user requirements and derive software design and performance requirements.
Debug existing software and correct defects.
Recommend and implement improvements to documentation and software development process standards.
Design, code, and modify software to add features, correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance.
Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and operating environments.
Develop simple data queries and design or implement complex database or data-repository interfaces and queries.
Write or review software and system documentation.
Develop or implement algorithms to meet functional and performance standards, including complex algorithms subject to strict timing, resource, or interface constraints.
Assist with developing and executing software component test procedures.
Analyze system performance, system flow, data usage, work processes, and problem areas to develop software solutions.
Use scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure the outcomes of software designs.
Perform quality control on team products and ensure quality control of developed and modified software.
Confer with users, system engineers, and hardware engineers to derive requirements and understand project limitations, capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces.
Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning against operational specifications.
Recommend technologies and processes for complex software projects.
Serve as a team lead or technical lead, oversee software development teams, and ensure work follows the applicable development process.
Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and systems engineering.
Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to teams and monitor their performance.
Collaborate with multiple teams to support operational excellence and maintain and improve documentation and internal development standards.

Benefits

Three healthcare options through CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage with 50% company-paid premiums.
Tax-advantaged health savings account options with up to 100% employer contribution.
Dental and vision coverage with 50% employer-paid premiums for employees and family.
401(k) with an 8% total contribution: 3% safe harbor and 5% annual profit share; immediately vested on day one, with no matching or additional employee contribution required.
Five weeks of PTO with no use-it-or-lose-it policy.
11 federal holidays, paid hours for company-required all-hands meetings, and inclement weather leave.
Up-front tuition payment program; eligible employees pursuing job-related degrees or certifications may receive full up-front funding depending on performance and job relevance.
Basic life and AD&D insurance, and long-term and short-term disability at no cost to eligible employees.
Up to four weeks of paid parental leave.
Birthday and company-anniversary recognition and gifts.
Annual merit increases.
Loyalty bonus.
Employee- and family-friendly corporate events, including an annual team-building event and holiday party.