Senior Java Software Engineer - Secret-Cleared, Hybrid

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Enlighten is seeking a talented Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement Java-based software for computer systems. You will work with a collaborative team to deliver robust solutions and stay current with evolving technologies.

The role involves integrating AI agents, testing their outputs, and guiding code across multi-repo architectures while ensuring security and performance. Hybrid work schedule onsite Fort Meade and Columbia is required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret level U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5+ years in Software Engineering with Java and modern frameworks.
• Experience with RESTful web services and microservices.
• Proficient in OOP, Agile software lifecycle, and Linux CLI.
• Experience with Git, Nexus, Maven; use of CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of Next-Gen Coding Agents (Claude Code, Gemini) is a plus.
• Hybrid work: on-site Fort Meade, MD and Columbia, MD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex Java-based software for computer systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Integrate autonomous AI agents and test their outputs.
• Guide code through multi-repo architectures while ensuring security and performance.
• Participate in a fast-paced, small business environment.

Skills

Java

Testing

Troubleshooting

RESTful

Microservices

OOP

Agile

Linux

AI Agents

Agentic Testing

Context Management

Cloud

NoSQL

Git

Nexus

Maven

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High school diploma + 9 years experience

Tools

Git

Nexus

Maven

CI/CD

Github Enterprise

Job description

Enlighten is seeking a talented Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement Java-based software for computer systems. You will work with a collaborative team to deliver robust solutions and stay current with evolving technologies.

The role involves integrating AI agents, testing their outputs, and guiding code across multi-repo architectures while ensuring security and performance. Hybrid work schedule onsite Fort Meade and Columbia is required.