Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 27718

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 138,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance/dental/vision

401k with company match

PTO + 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 for computer-based systems. You will work with a collaborative team to deliver high‑quality solutions that meet client needs in a hybrid environment.

This role requires strong Java expertise, Kubernetes deployments, and API design experience. You will mentor teammates, contribute to CI/CD tooling, and stay current with evolving technologies while

Qualifications

• 9 years software engineering experience with Java or modern Java frameworks; Bachelors/Masters or equivalent experience.
• Experience building and maintaining Kubernetes deployments using helm/flux.
• Strong Java development experience and RESTful web services design.
• Experience with microservices architecture and Agile software lifecycle.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and work independently or in a team.
• Experience with Linux and configuration management tools (Git, Nexus, Maven).
• Demonstrated tech lead, mentor, or engineering manager experience.
• Hybrid work requirement: 1–2 days weekly at Columbia, MD office.

Responsibilities

• Develop Java-based software capabilities for computer-based systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to design and implement solutions.
• Mentor team members and guide engineering efforts.
• Keep up with emerging trends and technologies in software development.
• Work in a fast-paced, small business environment and balance hands-on work with leadership duties.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and tooling.

Skills

Java

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Microservices

Linux

Git/Nexus/Maven

Tools

Spring/Guava

helm

Flux

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers’ greatest challenges.

We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn’t always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting relationships with your team and collaborate in-person to get the job done—while having some flexibility to work from home when available to achieve focused results.

Why Enlighten?

At Enlighten, our team’s unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential to our company’s success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take care of us. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:

• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
• 10% 401k benefit.
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• Education/training allowances.

Anticipated Salary Range: $137,510.00 - $195,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process.

Job Description

Enlighten is a cutting-edge technology company that is dedicated to developing innovative software solutions for our clients. 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.

#LI-DS1 #Mid-Senior Level

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.
• Will work in a fast‑paced, small business environment with our talented team.
• Seamlessly transition between hands‑on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior‑level impact.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Security Clearance: A current U.S. Government Security Clearance is desired, but not required; U.S. Citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with a current Secret or TS level clearance.
• 9 years experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Experience building and maintaining Kubernetes deployments using tools like helm and flux.
• Strong Java software development experience.
• Experience in designing enterprise APIs.
• Experience in RESTful web services.
• Experience in Microservices architecture.
• 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).
• Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure).
• Experience designing and writing custom kubernetes tooling like operators and custom CRDs.
• Experience with programming languages such as golang and python.
• Experience with writing automation in CI/CD tooling such as gitlabs CI pipelines.
• 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 our Big Data Platform is a plus.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.)

We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at www.eitccorp.com [eitccorp.com].