Java Software Engineer - AI-Driven, Hybrid Role

Maverick Associates; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maverick Associates in Columbia, MD is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement complex software for DoD and commercial clients. The role emphasizes Java development, microservices, and integration of AI agents into engineering workflows, with a hybrid schedule requiring weekly office presence.

Responsibilities include building enterprise APIs, RESTful services, and automated tests, while staying current with emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing enterprise APIs
• Experience with RESTful web services
• Experience in Microservices architecture
• Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Experience with the agile software lifecycle
• Comfort learning quickly and working independently or in a team
• Experience with the Linux operating system
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven)
• Hybrid work with 1-2 days per week at Columbia, MD office

Responsibilities

• Must have strong Java-based software development experience
• Strong testing and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines
• Keep up-to-date with emerging trends in software development
• Integrate advanced AI agents into daily software engineering workflows
• Use autonomous agents for multi-file feature implementations and automated tests
• Guide AI agents through complex architectures while auditing code for security and performance
• Work in a fast-paced, small business environment and collaborate with the team
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Java

RESTful APIs

Microservices

OOP

Git

Maven

Linux

Agile

AI agents

Cloud AWS

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

NiFi

Kafka

AWS

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

Postgres

Trino

Flask

Docker

Job description

Maverick Associates in Columbia, MD is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement complex software for DoD and commercial clients. The role emphasizes Java development, microservices, and integration of AI agents into engineering workflows, with a hybrid schedule requiring weekly office presence.

Responsibilities include building enterprise APIs, RESTful services, and automated tests, while staying current with emerging technologies.