ME00664-Agile Developer 3 in Annapolis Junction, Maryland at Momentum Engineering

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a Senior Software Integration Engineer with proven experience designing, building, debugging, and maintaining Java- and Python-based integration services in AWS
• The successful candidate will take end-to-end ownership of integration components, from design and development through production support, monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain Java- and Python-based services and API-centric applications.
• Build and support cloud-native integration components in AWS
• Perform systematic root cause analysis and break complex issues into reproducible steps
• Troubleshoot production issues across Java and Python codebases
• Support production monitoring, incident response, and an on-call rotation
• Develop and maintain services using AWS capabilities such as Lambda, CloudWatch, SQS/SNS, and DynamoDB
• Take end-to-end responsibility for integration components from initial design through production operations
• Review merge requests and provide clear, constructive technical feedback
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and cross-domain stakeholders
• Document technical findings, defects, resolutions, and operational procedures
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and other recurring ceremonies

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• At least nine (9) years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus seven (7) years of relevant experience
• Strong hands-on software development experience using Java and Python
• Experience developing integration-focused or API-centric software products
• Direct experience building and maintaining production services in AWS
• Experience with AWS services including Lambda, CloudWatch, SQS/SNS, and DynamoDB
• Experience with production monitoring and troubleshooting
• Ability to perform systematic root cause analysis and clearly communicate findings
• Ability to work effectively within technical teams and across organizational or system domains
• Experience reviewing merge requests and providing constructive technical feedback
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of integration components throughout the full lifecycle
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to debug complex, cross-language Java and Python codebases under time-sensitive production conditions
• Experience supporting high-availability or mission-critical production systems
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with regular sprint ceremonies and backlog grooming
• Strong understanding of API integration patterns, distributed services, and cloud-based system integration

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.