Software Engineer - Aviation Messaging Systems

Job Description

As a Software Engineer, you will support the development and maintenance of globally scaled applications that help keep the aviation industry moving. You will work on mission-critical messaging platforms supporting 1,500+ aviation customers and processing 75+ million messages per day across the global aviation community. These systems are essential to reliable airline operations and global passenger movement. You will be part of a collaborative engineering team focused on building resilient, high-performance software with real-world impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance critical features within proprietary, enterprise-scale Java applications
• Support refactoring and modernization of applications to newer versions of OpenJDK
• Contribute to DevSecOps pipelines, supporting automated builds and testing within CI/CD environments
• Work closely with Technical Leads, Architects, and Software Engineers to deliver scalable solutions
• Participate across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including design, development, testing, deployment, and support
• Support high-availability, high-throughput messaging systems operating at global scale

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience
• OR Master's degree with 1+ year of relevant experience
• OR 7+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience developing Java enterprise applications
• Experience with Messaging tools (i.e., JMS, MQ Series, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, etc.)
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills

Required Skills

• Java
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Messaging tools (JMS, MQ Series, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, etc.)

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 $38.00 - $48.00/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 May 7, 2026.