Senior Software Engineer - Hybrid Annapolis MD

AlxTel, Inc.

Senior Software Engineer - Hybrid Annapolis MD

Silver Spring, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Vision insurance

    Location: Hybrid (3 days on-site in Annapolis, MD / 2 days remote) Duration: 5-year contract Salary: Very Competitive, based on experience

    About the Role: We are seeking two experienced Senior Software Engineers to join a dynamic team working on the design, development, and maintenance of key applications. This position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing flexibility between working on-site at our offices in Annapolis, MD and remotely.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Design & Development: Build microservices using Spring Boot, create responsive UIs with React, and apply event-driven design principles.

    Message Brokers: Work with RabbitMQ or Kafka for message queuing and event streaming.

    Deployment: Deploy and monitor microservices in Kubernetes clusters using CI/CD pipelines.

    Quality Assurance: Conduct testing, debugging, and write unit tests (goal: 85% coverage).

    Documentation: Document technical specs, architecture, and design decisions.

    Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to implement software solutions.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

    Strong experience in Spring Boot, React, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ or Kafka, and Elastic Search.

    Familiarity with microservices architecture and event-driven design principles.

    Proven ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop effective solutions.

    Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration within cross-functional teams.

    Preferred Skills:

    Experience with Angular for front-end development.

    Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

    Strong understanding of Docker and CI/CD workflows.

    Security clearance is a plus, but not required.

    Work Environment:

    Hybrid work structure: 3 days on-site at Annapolis, MD; 2 days remote.

    Candidates must be able to report on-site within 24 hours when required.

    We do not offer sponsorship for work visas (must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident).

    Why Join Us?

    Work on mission-critical applications, with the opportunity to make a direct impact on the public sector.

    Long-term contract (5 years), with potential for extension.

    Competitive salary and benefits, plus a flexible hybrid work model.

    Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development.

    Flexible work from home options available.