Java Software Engineer - 2026-0130

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading cyber operations, intelligence solutions and operations, network infrastructure, engineering and business enablement and enterprise operations company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

We are actively hiring a Java Software Engineer with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to support a program in Bethesda, MD. As a Software Engineer on this program, you will have the opportunity to build strong systems, software, and cloud environments and provide operations and maintenance for critical systems. The candidate will provide technical support in the design, development, implementation and testing of customer tools and applications. Based in a DevOps framework, participate in major deliverables of projects through all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit testing.

Primary Responsibilities
• Participate in software programming initiatives to support innovation and enhancement, using Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot, Hibernate.
• Assist with developing and directing software system validation, testing methods using Junit and Katalon and integrating custom developed software solutions to leverage automated deployment technologies
• Assist with developing, prototyping and deploying solutions within Commercial Cloud Solutions leveraging infrastructure platform services
• Coordinate closely with team members, Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation to customer use cases
• Support the Agile software development lifecycle following Program using industry leading DevOps tools like GitHub, Jenkins, Unix bash scripting, JIRA and Confluence to track activities
• Document and perform systems software development, including deployment of build artifacts across different environments leveraging GitFlow constructs
• Apply and identify best practices and standard operating procedures creating innovative solutions to meet the technical needs of customers.
Basic Qualifications
• Familiar with common Agile practices, service-orientated environments, and development practices
• Familiar with Java, Spring and C2S and the software development lifecycle, with experience delivering within DevOps toolsets/practices
• Familiar with utilizing software testing performance tools, such as Junit/Katalon and scripting languages, such as Python and Bash, while working in an Agile development environment
• Familiar with development in Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services (ex: S3, RDS, EFS)
• Familiar with using version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems
Education
• HS diploma and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or BS degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree and <2 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
• Familiar with structured analysis and design methodologies

Pay Range: There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

The target salary for this position is $180,000.00

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here Employee Resources.