Java Software Engineer – AI-Driven, Hybrid, Secret Clearance

HII; Columbia (AL); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health/dental/eye

10% 401k

Generous PTO + 10 holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

Enlighten is a cutting-edge technology company seeking a talented Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement complex Java-based software capabilities for computer-based systems. You will work with a team of engineers on innovative solutions and stay current with modern tools and technologies.

The role requires strong Java expertise, RESTful services, microservices, and security-conscious design. A hybrid work model is offered with 1–2 days per week in the Columbia, MD office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with Java and modern frameworks.
• Experience designing enterprise APIs and RESTful services.
• Proficiency with microservices and OOP.
• Strong Linux, Git, Maven, and CI/CD practices.
• U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop Java-based software capabilities for complex systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate AI agent workflows.
• Ensure code quality with thorough testing and reviews.
• Maintain security-conscious design across multi-repo environments.
• Work in a hybrid environment at Columbia, MD office 1–2 days/week.
• Adapt to fast-paced small-team setting.

Skills

Java

RESTful APIs

Microservices

OOP

Linux

Git

Maven

Agile

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitHub Enterprise

Nexus

Job description

Enlighten is a cutting-edge technology company seeking a talented Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement complex Java-based software capabilities for computer-based systems. You will work with a team of engineers on innovative solutions and stay current with modern tools and technologies.

The role requires strong Java expertise, RESTful services, microservices, and security-conscious design. A hybrid work model is offered with 1–2 days per week in the Columbia, MD office.