Senior Backend Software Engineer

Job Description Quevera is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Software Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. This role supports the design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance, and enhancement of backend software solutions. Job Responsibilities Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions. Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements. Conduct design and code reviews. Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Utilize Jira and Confluence. Utilize Git for software development. Develop software using Java, C++, and/or Python. Work with relational databases, such as PostgreSQL. Minimum Requirements Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required. Twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional Software Engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Experience using Jira and Confluence. Experience with Git. Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python. Experience with relational databases, such as PostgreSQL. Why Join Quevera? Award-Winning Culture Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback. Outstanding Benefits We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including: 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan) Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage Employer-paid life insurance $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program Up to 6% 401(k) match Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence. Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.