Belay Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain components of a Data Dictionary capability supporting metadata specification, storage, and access services. The system includes a Java/Spring-based backend, REST APIs, and a web-based user interface. The engineer will independently implement features, contribute to the system architecture, and support full-lifecycle delivery in a collaborative Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement backend services and APIs
• Contribute to system architecture and design decisions
• Develop and maintain database schemas and integrations
• Participate in CI/CD and deployment processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Mentor junior engineers

Critical Skills/Experience:

• 3+ years Java (modern) and Spring/Spring Boot
• Experience developing RESTful APIs (JSON-based services)
• Strong SQL/database experience (Postgres or equivalent)
• Linux development environment experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance with poly

Desired Skills

• Experience developing software and systems in Java (J2EE) (Java 17 preferred)
• Experience with the following:
• metadata or schema-driven systems
• Spring
• Postgres (SQL)
• User Interface design and testing
• Web services using REST, XML, and JSON
• Linux
• Docker/Kubernetes
• Deployment pipelines
• Task tracking/Ticketing systems (JIRA, Redmine, or similar)
• Ability to clearly and professionally communicate ideas and status updates to peers and management.

Perks and Benefits:

• 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
• 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
• $5,000 annual training/tuition
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• 100% company-funded HSA
• Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
• Dental coverage including orthodontia
• Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
• Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
• Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!

At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development. Salary Range: $170,000.00 to $191,000.00

Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services.