Mid. Software Engineer

Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2019, runner up in 2020 and a finalist in 2021!

Belay Technologies is seeking a Mid‑Level Software Engineer to join our intel team. The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing‑intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real‑time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team, reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements, documents test results, resolves software problem reports, utilizes appropriate software development and software design methodologies, and provides input to system design, including hardware/software trade‑offs, software reuse, and the use of Commercial Off‑The‑Shelf (COTS)/Government Off‑The‑Shelf (GOTS) solutions.

The Agentic AI ICAM Integration Software Engineer will drive the extension of enterprise identity and access management services for agentic AI workflows. Leveraging full‑stack development expertise with Java, Spring Boot, React

JS, and REST services, the engineer will prototype, design, and implement scalable security solutions. The role demands a comprehensive approach to developing robust AI agent interaction protocols by working across development teams. Emphasis will focus on maintaining verifiable and compliant access management systems that integrate seamlessly with existing enterprise architectures. Working closely with senior system engineers, the software engineer will be responsible for implementing security mechanisms that enable safe and controlled Agentic AI workflow integrations.

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer engineering or a related field. An additional 4 years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree for a total of 9 years.
• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience
• 2+ years work experience in the SIGINT, IA, or IT domains

• Familiarity with PKI encryption and authentication protocols
• Demonstrated Java and Spring Boot software development proficiency
• Experience designing and implementing REST services using JSON
• Full life‑cycle front‑end and back‑end application development expertise
• Demonstrated containerization and cloud infrastructure skills
• Linux environment and bash scripting proficiency
• Demonstrated version control and build tool expertise
• Experienced with Atlassian team collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Knowledge of Agentic workflow architectures, AI agents, and MCP servers
• Demonstrated Python experience and any Agentic AI frameworks a plus

• 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 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: $70,000 to $190,000

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. We provide 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.