Software Engineer

Top Skills:

• Java
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• JMS

Description:
As a Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of managing and developing applications on a global scale. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the messaging data in transit and ensuring the timely arrival of you, your loved ones, and all passengers worldwide. The applications you will manage are the backbone of over 1,500 customers, transmitting a staggering 75 million messages daily across the community.
Job Duties:
Design and develop critical features within our proprietary software to move millions of messages across the globe.
Support refactoring our proprietary software to a newer version of OpenJDK.
Support the rapid development of DevSecOps pipelines for automated builds and testing in our Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
Work closely with the Technical Lead, Architects, and other Software Engineers on a development team to support critical pursuits and opportunities to expand our market.
What you will learn:
How to develop enterprise applications that can scale from small to large customers.
How our messaging applications and services connect with customers and partners.
Develop solutions with cross-discipline engineering teams.
Qualifications:
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in the appropriate discipline and 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree in the appropriate discipline and 1 year of relevant experience. In the absence of a degree, 7 years of relevant experience is required.
Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications.
Experience with developing Java enterprise applications.
Excellent verbal skills.
Excellent documentation and writing skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with JMS to create, send, receive, and read messages.
Experience with developing Java applications with JMS and Messaging COTs.
Experience with OSGi in installing and developing bundles.
Experience with developing Java applications using Agile Development Methodology.
Experience working in a Linux operating environment.
Technical domain knowledge.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Annapolis, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Annapolis,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.