(9304) Software Engineer

Maverick Associates; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Financial and retirement plans

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Dependent care

Job summary

Maverick Associates in Augusta, GA is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement software for complex systems. You will collaborate with engineers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client needs.

You will work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment with opportunities to stay current on emerging technologies and AI-enabled workflows. This role requires a strong foundation in Java, APIs, microservices, and modern tooling.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Java and modern frameworks.
• Experience designing enterprise APIs and RESTful services.
• Experience with microservices architectures and OOP principles.
• Experience with agile software development lifecycle and tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Experience with AI agent integration and automation testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop Java-based software capabilities for complex systems.
• Integrate AI agents (Claude Code, Gemini) into daily workflows.
• Design, implement, and refactor features across multi-file codebases.
• Create robust unit and integration tests; ensure code quality and security.

Skills

Java

Testing

Troubleshooting

Agile

Linux

REST APIs

Microservices

OOP

Git

Nexus

Maven

AI agents

Claude Code

Gemini

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Spring

Guava

Jira

Confluence

Github Enterprise

Git

Nexus

Maven

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

(9304) Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Augusta, GA, US Mid-Level Full-time ID: 29304

Estimated Salary: The estimated salary range for this position is between $129,000 and $229,000 DOE

Description

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our team. 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.

Requirements

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. Can also consider candidates with current Secret or TS level clearance.
• 5 years of experience Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) Bachelors in related field; OR 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 Augusta, GA office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• Current Clearances: Active Secret or Top Secret clearances are a strong plus.
• 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 in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure)
• Experience in distributed databases, NoSQL databases, full text-search engines (e.g. Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Solr)
• Scripting experience is a huge plus.
• Prior experience or familiarity with Big Data Platforms or Data Lake architectures.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.)

Compensation

Our client is 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 varies based on location, education, skills, experience, as well as contract-specific affordability. The estimated salary range for this position is between $129,000 and $229,000. This estimate is one part of our client's overall compensation package.