Senior Java Engineer: AI-Driven, Enterprise API Focus

Enlighten; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 100,173 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Enlighten is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement complex software for computer-based systems. You will collaborate with engineers to deliver high-quality Java-based capabilities and integrate next-gen AI agents into daily workflows.

The role requires 5+ years of Java experience with modern frameworks, REST/microservices, and a willingness to work in a hybrid Augusta, GA office. Clearances offered/required; salary range listed below.

Qualifications

• Clearance Requirement: Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience with modern Java frameworks and libraries (e.g., Spring, Guava); or 3 years with a Masters in a related field; or high school diploma/equivalent with 9 years relevant experience.
• Experience designing enterprise APIs.
• Experience with RESTful web services.
• Experience with a microservices architecture.
• Experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigms.
• Experience with the agile software lifecycle.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and work well both independently and in a team.
• Experience with Linux operating system.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Git, Nexus, Maven).
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Augusta, GA office.

Responsibilities

• Must have a strong working knowledge and experience developing Java-based software capabilities.
• Inquisitive, responsive, with excellent testing skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and 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: integrating AI agents into daily software engineering routines.
• Agentic Feature & Test Development: using autonomous agents for multi-file feature implementations, refactoring, and automated tests.
• Context & Workflow Management: guiding AI agents through complex architectures, auditing code for security and performance.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

REST APIs

Microservices

OOP

Linux

Git

Maven

Nexus

Testing

Tools

Git

Nexus

Maven

Elasticsearch

MongoDB

Solr

Job description

Enlighten is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement complex software for computer-based systems. You will collaborate with engineers to deliver high-quality Java-based capabilities and integrate next-gen AI agents into daily workflows.

The role requires 5+ years of Java experience with modern frameworks, REST/microservices, and a willingness to work in a hybrid Augusta, GA office. Clearances offered/required; salary range listed below.