Software Engineer

Job Description

Requisition ID: 2615
Standard Title:
Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Work Type: On-Site
Shift: First
Referral Eligibility: Eligible
U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Job Description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a talented and adaptable Software Engineer to join our growing team. Our Software Engineers are vital to developing cutting-edge solutions that support national defense and critical mission objectives. We are looking for individuals with strong programming skills, a solid understanding of software development lifecycles, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity, technical excellence, and the ability to solve complex problems while maintaining high coding standards and adhering to security requirements.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and systems based on customer requirements.
Participates in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Writes clean, efficient, and well-documented code in various programming languages.
Conducts code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and troubleshooting to ensure software quality.
Collaborates with system engineers, DevOps teams, and stakeholders to integrate software solutions into larger systems and platforms.
Identifies opportunities to improve existing software systems and recommends enhancements or optimizations.
Ensures adherence to security best practices and compliance standards (NIST, DoD, IC, RMF).
Develops and maintains technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and system diagrams.
Supports deployment, version control, and configuration management processes.
Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.

Experience With Some Or All Of The Following

Programming languages: Java, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Scala
Software development frameworks: Spring, Angular, React, Node.js, Bootstrap, .NET
IDEs and tools: Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio, VS Code, PyCharm, NetBeans
Operating systems: Linux, Unix, Windows, macOS
Databases: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server
Version control systems: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, SVN
Build and automation tools: Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Bamboo, Ant
Containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift
CI/CD pipeline tools and integration with DevOps practices
Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and familiarity with cloud-native development
Software development methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall
Collaboration and issue tracking: JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow
Familiarity with security requirements and compliance frameworks: NIST SP 800-53, DoD STIGs, RMF, ICD 503
Scripting languages for automation: Bash, PowerShell, Python
Certifications such as AWS Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Security+, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Pay & Benefit Highlights Compensation

Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).