(9037) Software Engineer

IAMUS Consulting; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Dependent care

Job summary

IAMUS Consulting in Columbia, MD is seeking a Software Engineer to design, implement, and integrate Java-based software capabilities for enterprise systems. You will work with a small, fast-moving team to deliver robust solutions for government and commercial clients.

The role requires strong testing, debugging, and collaboration skills, with experience in RESTful APIs, microservices, and modern Java frameworks. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Clearance requirement: U.S. Government Security Clearance (must obtain and maintain; not required day one)
• 5 years Software Engineering with Modern Java Frameworks (e.g., Spring, Guava)
• Experience designing enterprise APIs and RESTful web services
• Experience with Microservices and OOP paradigms
• Familiarity with agile software lifecycle and Linux
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently or in a team
• Hybrid work readiness: Columbia, MD office 1–2 days per week

Responsibilities

• Develop Java-based software capabilities for enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Test, troubleshoot, and iterate under deadlines.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging software trends and technologies.
• Integrate AI agents (Claude Code, Gemini) into workflows.
• Guide autonomous agents for multi-file implementations and testing.
• Audit agent-generated code for security and architecture alignment.

Skills

Java development

Testing

Troubleshooting

AI agent integration

Context & workflow mgmt

Team collaboration

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma + 9 years experience

Tools

Git

Nexus

Maven

Spring

Guava

NiFi

Kafka

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex software capabilities for computer-based systems. Will work closely with other talented engineers to create software solutions that meet the needs of our clients.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with modern tools and technologies, and you will be encouraged to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that is committed to delivering high-quality software solutions to our clients. If you are a self‑motivated, creative, and detail‑oriented software engineer who is passionate about developing innovative software solutions, we would love to hear from you.

++Essential Job Responsibilities++

• Must have a strong working knowledge and experience developing Java based software capabilities.
• Should have an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skills.
• Must also possess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
• Keep up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software development.
• Experience with Next‑Gen Coding Agents: Proven track record of integrating advanced AI agents, specifically Claude Code or Google’s Antigravity / Gemini agentic workflows, into your daily software engineering routine.
• Agentic Feature & Test Development: Experience using autonomous agents to handle multi-file feature implementations, complex codebase refactoring, and the automated generation of robust unit/integration tests.
• Context & Workflow Management: Ability to guide AI agents through complex, multi‑repository application architectures, managing context efficiently and critically auditing agent‑generated code for security, performance, and architectural alignment.
• Will work in a fast‑paced, small business environment with our talented team.
• Additional duties as assigned.

++Minimum Qualifications++

• Clearance Requirement: Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, but not required on day one; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5 years experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Experience in designing enterprise APIs
• Experience in RESTful web services
• Experience in Microservices architecture
• Experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigms
• Experience with the agile software lifecycle
• Has a proven ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team setting
• Experience with the Linux operating system
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven)
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

++Preferred Requirements++

• Next‑Gen Coding Agents: Proven use of AI tools (Claude Code, Gemini) in daily engineering workflows.
• Agentic Feature Delivery: Using autonomous agents for multi‑file implementation, refactoring, and automated testing.
• Experience with NiFi, Kafka, AWS Infrastructure, and K8’s.
• Experience in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure).
• Experience in distributed databases, NoSQL databases, full text‑search engines (e.g. Elasticsearch, Postgres, Trino)
• Scripting experience is a huge plus.
• Prior experience or familiarity with our Big Data Platform is a plus.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.)
• Experience with Python and relevant frameworks (e.g. Flask)
• Experience with web UI development and frameworks (e.g. Vue)
• Experience building Docker images
• Experience building CICD pipelines

++Compensation++

++++At IAMUS Consulting, we’re building a team of like‑minded individuals who aren’t afraid to work hard and support one another to achieve greater results. Fostering an environment where high‑caliber employees can shine means that we offer benefits and support for our team both in the office and beyond. Our benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, financial and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and dependent care.

Salary at IAMUS Consulting varies based on location, education, skills, experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability. The estimated salary range for this position is between $139,000 and $180,000. This estimate is one part of IAMUS Consulting’s overall compensation package.