Software Engineer

Laurel, MD

This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys working across multiple technologies and technical disciplines. The selected candidate will support a diverse portfolio of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) enterprise applications utilizing both modern and legacy technology stacks. Responsibilities may include application development, system integration, application configuration and customization, cloud modernization, and production sustainment. Success in this role requires adaptability, strong technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to quickly learn new technologies as mission priorities evolve.

The ideal candidate is a versatile software developer with experience building and supporting enterprise applications. You should be comfortable working with Java, JavaScript, Oracle databases, and SQL, and have the aptitude and willingness to learn additional programming languages, frameworks, and technologies based on the needs of the products and applications you support.

Primary Responsibilities:

Maintain, enhance, and modernize backend services developed using Java and Spring Boot.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot software using JavaScript and other programming languages and technologies as required by the product.
Work with Oracle databases and SQL to develop, troubleshoot, optimize, and support application data and database interactions.
Learn and apply additional programming languages, frameworks, tools, and technologies as required by evolving application and mission needs.
Update software requirements, libraries, frameworks, and dependencies to ensure applications remain secure, supported, and maintainable.
Analyze and implement code changes resulting from dependency, framework, and technology upgrades.
Perform application maintenance activities, including troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, issue identification, and defect resolution.
Design and implement code enhancements and technical improvements based on customer, program, and operational requirements.
Collaborate with customers, software developers, systems engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver timely and effective solutions.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, estimation, technical discussions, and continuous improvement activities.
Support application deployments, troubleshooting, and operational activities within Linux and Docker-based environments.
Contribute to the long-term stability, reliability, security, performance, and modernization of mission-critical enterprise applications.

Technology Stack:

Java 
JavaScript
AWS 
MySQL 
Linux 
Maven 
SpringBoot 
Docker 
Angular 
Git 
GitLab 
Atlassian Tool Suite
Oracle
Node.JS
Maven

Desired Skills:

AWS experience
Experience in an Agile development environment
Experience working with the Atlassian Tool Suite
Experience with Python
Experience with GitLab for version control

Optimus Technology is a SDVO (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned) small business founded in 2010. We are known for our exceptionally talented group of Engineers and Technical experts with superior knowledge and experience in Cyber Technologies and the latest technology trends. Our dedication in pairing the right Optimus Technologist with the right customer solution is at the core of our Partnership commitment and critical to the performance and satisfaction of our employees, the pinnacle of the Optimus culture.

Why us?

We strive to provide the best well-rounded benefits package available.

Premium health, dental, and vision package
Company funded HRA
401k company contributions
Employer paid group term life insurance policy
Tuition assistance and career development
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid time off
Referral bonuses
Company outings, giveaways & more

Optimus practices a policy of non-discrimination and is fully committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender, race, religion, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit based factor.