Software Engineer L1-2

Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking a Software Engineer Level 1 or 2 for an exciting opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. At Jovian Concepts, our people drive our success. We're seeking talented professionals eager to deliver specialized, cutting-edge solutions that protect and support our nation's most critical national security missions. 

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise Java applications using Spring Boot and modern software engineering best practices.
  
• Develop scalable RESTful APIs and backend services supporting mission-critical applications and high-performance enterprise systems.
  
• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot relational database solutions using MariaDB and other enterprise database technologies.
  
• Support application modernization initiatives through containerization, Kubernetes deployments, and continuous improvements to system architecture.
  
• Participate in technical design sessions, architecture discussions, code reviews, troubleshooting, and Agile software development activities.
  
• Develop and maintain automated testing solutions and GitLab CI/CD pipelines to improve software quality, deployment efficiency, and operational reliability.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams using Jira and Confluence while supporting the complete software development lifecycle.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Candidates without Bachelors degrees will require an additional 4 years of software engineering experience.
  
• For a SWE Level 1 a minimum of seven (7) years of software engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity will be required.
  
• For a SWE Level 2 a minimum of fourteen (14) years of software engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity will be required.
  
• Experience developing Java enterprise applications using Spring Boot or similar modern frameworks.
  
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and working with relational databases such as MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar technologies.
  
• Experience with container technologies (Docker or Podman), Kubernetes, or other modern application deployment platforms.
  
• Experience working in Agile development environments using Git-based source control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices.
  

• Experience developing Angular or other modern web applications.
  
• Experience with microservices architecture, application modernization, or cloud-native software development.
  
• Experience implementing GitLab CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps best practices.
  
• Experience tuning SQL performance and supporting high-volume enterprise applications.
  
• Experience using Jira and Confluence to support Agile software development.
  
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills across application, database, and deployment technologies.
  
• Experience supporting enterprise software within secure or classified environments.
  

• Great Healthcare Coverage: Three (3) healthcare options through CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage with 50% company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with two options and up to 100% employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 50% employer-paid premiums for employees and family.
  
• Amazing Retirement Savings: 401K - 8% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 3% safe harbor - 5% annual profit share. Immediately vested on day one and no matching or additional employee contribution required!
  
• Generous Paid Time Off: 5 weeks PTO with no use it or lose it policy + 11 federal holidays + paid hours for company-required all-hands meetings + inclement weather leave
  
• Fantastic Education Assistance: Up-front tuition payment program, employees pursuing job related degrees and/or certifications could be eligible for full up-front funding depending on performance and job relevance.
  
• WE DON'T STOP THERE — ENJOY MANY MORE BENEFITS! - Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability at no cost to eligible employees - Up to four (4) weeks paid parental leave - Birthdays and Jovian Concepts’ anniversary recognition and gifts - Annual merit increases - Loyalty bonus- Employee and family-friendly corporate events, including our annual Team Build event and Holiday Party extravaganza.