Software Engineer – Aviation Messaging Systems (MUST BE LOCAL TO THIS LOCATION )

Software Engineer – Aviation Messaging Systems

Location: Annapolis, MD (Local candidates only)

Work Model: Hybrid – 4 days onsite / 1 day remote

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

IMPORTANT NOTE

All candidates must be local to Annapolis, MD. Candidates not able to work on-site four days per week will not be considered.

About the Opportunity

Do you want to make your mark in the aviation industry? Do you want to help deliver the next generation of products and services that support the transmission of tens of millions of aviation data messages every day?

As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and supporting mission-critical aviation messaging systems used globally by more than 1,500 aviation customers, transmitting over 75 million messages daily. These systems are fundamental to airline operations and the timely movement of passengers worldwide.

This is a newly created role on a highly collaborative engineering team. Reliability, performance, and scale are essential, and your work will directly support the uninterrupted movement of the global aviation industry.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop critical features within proprietary Java-based enterprise software responsible for high-volume message processing
• Support refactoring and modernization of applications to newer versions of OpenJDK
• Develop and enhance enterprise messaging integrations to manage data in transit at scale
• Support the development of DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
• Collaborate closely with Technical Leads, Architects, and fellow Software Engineers to support current initiatives and future aviation market expansion

What You’ll Learn

• How enterprise applications scale from small customers to industry-leading airlines
• How messaging systems connect aviation customers, partners, and global systems
• How communication platforms support real-time airline operations
• How to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines in a regulated environment

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS (Critical for Consideration)

• Java enterprise development experience (2+ years)
• Hands-on experience with enterprise messaging technologies, such as:
  • Java Message Service (JMS)
  • IBM MQ Series
  • RabbitMQ
• ActiveMQ
  • (Messaging experience must be clearly reflected on the resume)
• Experience working across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Strong verbal communication and technical documentation skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience
• OR an advanced degree with 1+ year of experience
• OR 7+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience developing Java enterprise applications
• Experience designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining production software
• Strong written documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications (Strong Emphasis Areas)

• Strong Java experience developing enterprise or large-scale applications
• Hands-on experience with enterprise messaging tools, including JMS, IBM MQ Series, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or similar message-oriented middleware platforms
• Experience in Aerospace or Banking environments (preferred due to regulated, high-reliability systems, but not required)
• Experience developing Java applications that integrate with JMS and messaging COTS solutions
• Familiarity with OSGi, including installing and developing bundles
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Experience working in Linux/Unix operating environments

Why This Role Matters

This role supports systems where reliability is not optional. The software you help build and maintain directly impacts airline operations and the safe, timely movement of millions of passengers worldwide. If you want to work on technology that operates at scale and truly matters, this is the opportunity.

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 13, 2026.

h4>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.