Backend Software Engineer Jobs in Maryland
Backend Software Engineer jobs in Maryland are concentrated in the defense technology, federal contracting, and cybersecurity sectors, with active hiring from entry-level through senior and staff engineer levels. The largest hiring markets are Baltimore, Bethesda, and the Columbia corridor, where established employers like Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory maintain significant engineering workforces. The most in-demand specialties include cloud-native development, API design, and distributed systems work tied to government and enterprise platforms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED
TKO is seeking a skilled and adaptable Backend Software Engineer to support a high-priority, highly visible malware analysis modernization program. In this role, you will join an innovative team dedicated to building, evolving, and maintaining mission-critical capabilities within a secure virtual malware containment enclave. Additionally, you will play a central role in modernizing malware enrichment services, building robust backend services and REST APIs to handle high-throughput triage and telemetry pipelines. The ideal candidate brings strong backend development fundamentals, practical experience with containerized microservices architectures, and the agility to troubleshoot complex, distributed issues across a secure operational footprint.
The annual base salary range for this role is $189,000-$224,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
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Required Skills
Backend Java & REST Development: Demonstrated experience developing performant, maintainable, and testable backend services and RESTful APIs using Java (headless/service-layer focus, no front-end required) within modern IDEs (IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse).
Containerization & Deployment: Proven hands-on experience packaging, deploying, and debugging applications within containerized ecosystems using Docker and Kubernetes.
Complex System-Wide Debugging: Demonstrated capability to troubleshoot, trace, and resolve intricate cross-service and distributed system defects across operational infrastructures.
Agility & Task Prioritization: Proven track record of multitasking and pivoting quickly across dynamic project backlogs to address high-priority mission needs.
Version Control & Collaborative Tooling: Practical experience managing codebases, branch workflows, and project lifecycles using Git and the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 14+ years of professional software development experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 18+ years of hands-on technical software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
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Desired Skills
Modern Frameworks & Alternative JVM Languages: Hands-on experience building microservices with Spring or Spring Boot, or writing production code in Kotlin.
Message-Oriented Middleware: Practical familiarity integrating and consuming asynchronous message broker platforms, such as RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or Apache Kafka.
Data Pipelines & Ingestion: Experience building or maintaining data routing, enrichment, and pipeline workflows using Apache NiFi.
NoSQL Databases: Practical experience integrating and querying NoSQL data stores, specifically MongoDB.
Scripting & Automation: Familiarity with Python for workflow automation, test suite harness development, or auxiliary analytic services.
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About Nyla Technology Solutions
Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.
If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,
Taking Care of All of You
Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.
The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.
PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!
LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!
SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!
WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.
To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here.
Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.
ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED
TKO is seeking a skilled and adaptable Backend Software Engineer to support a high-priority, highly visible malware analysis modernization program. In this role, you will join an innovative team dedicated to building, evolving, and maintaining mission-critical capabilities within a secure virtual malware containment enclave. Additionally, you will play a central role in modernizing malware enrichment services, building robust backend services and REST APIs to handle high-throughput triage and telemetry pipelines. The ideal candidate brings strong backend development fundamentals, practical experience with containerized microservices architectures, and the agility to troubleshoot complex, distributed issues across a secure operational footprint.
The annual base salary range for this role is $189,000-$224,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
,
Required Skills
Backend Java & REST Development: Demonstrated experience developing performant, maintainable, and testable backend services and RESTful APIs using Java (headless/service-layer focus, no front-end required) within modern IDEs (IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse).
Containerization & Deployment: Proven hands-on experience packaging, deploying, and debugging applications within containerized ecosystems using Docker and Kubernetes.
Complex System-Wide Debugging: Demonstrated capability to troubleshoot, trace, and resolve intricate cross-service and distributed system defects across operational infrastructures.
Agility & Task Prioritization: Proven track record of multitasking and pivoting quickly across dynamic project backlogs to address high-priority mission needs.
Version Control & Collaborative Tooling: Practical experience managing codebases, branch workflows, and project lifecycles using Git and the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 14+ years of professional software development experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 18+ years of hands-on technical software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
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Desired Skills
Modern Frameworks & Alternative JVM Languages: Hands-on experience building microservices with Spring or Spring Boot, or writing production code in Kotlin.
Message-Oriented Middleware: Practical familiarity integrating and consuming asynchronous message broker platforms, such as RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or Apache Kafka.
Data Pipelines & Ingestion: Experience building or maintaining data routing, enrichment, and pipeline workflows using Apache NiFi.
NoSQL Databases: Practical experience integrating and querying NoSQL data stores, specifically MongoDB.
Scripting & Automation: Familiarity with Python for workflow automation, test suite harness development, or auxiliary analytic services.
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About Nyla Technology Solutions
Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.
If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,
Taking Care of All of You
Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.
The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.
PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!
LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!
SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!
WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.
To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here.
Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in backend software engineer jobs across Maryland.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java, Python, Go, or C++
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
- Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
- Active or eligible U.S. security clearance preferred for many Maryland defense and federal roles
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and containerization tools
Backend Software Engineer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a backend software engineer in Maryland?
Maryland does not require a state-issued license to work as a backend software engineer. The standard hiring path begins with a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related discipline from a Maryland institution such as the University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins, or UMBC, followed by a portfolio demonstrating backend projects. Many Maryland employers, particularly in defense contracting, also require or prefer candidates who can obtain a federal security clearance.
How much do backend software engineers make in Maryland?
Backend software engineers in Maryland earn a median of about $138,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $87,690 for the lowest 10% to over $222,610 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire backend software engineers in Maryland?
Companies currently hiring backend software engineers in Maryland include Quevera, CVS Health, and Benz Technology, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's concentration of federal contractors and cybersecurity firms means many openings are tied to government-adjacent technology work across the Baltimore-Washington corridor.
Which Maryland cities have the most backend software engineer jobs?
Annapolis Junction, Fort Meade, and Whitehurst lead Maryland for backend software engineer openings. Baltimore anchors the market through its university medical systems and financial technology firms, while Bethesda and the surrounding Montgomery County suburbs cluster major federal agency contractors and health technology companies whose engineering teams are based close to their government clients.
Are there remote backend software engineer jobs in Maryland?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of backend software engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed work. Pure software development tasks such as API work, code review, and database design are most frequently offered remotely, though roles supporting classified government contracts almost always require on-site presence in Maryland.
How can I get hired as a backend software engineer in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or new-graduate software engineering role at a large Maryland employer. Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and SAIC all run structured early-career and rotational engineering programs specifically for candidates without professional experience. Adjacent roles such as QA engineer, systems analyst, or IT support at these same organizations frequently serve as lateral entry points. A GitHub portfolio demonstrating backend projects and, where feasible, beginning the clearance process early both give Maryland candidates a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to backend software engineer jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to backend software engineer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly without creating a profile or signing up first.
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