Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 27718

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 137,510 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee premium for healthcare

10% 401k benefit

Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a hybrid role based in Columbia, MD. This position involves designing and developing software solutions while collaborating with a talented team. Key qualifications include extensive Java development experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with Kubernetes and Agile methodologies. Candidates must have a strong educational background and a current U.S. Government Security Clearance is preferred. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 9 years experience in Software Engineering with modern Java frameworks.
• Experience with Kubernetes deployments using tools like Helm.
• Must have a current U.S. Government Security Clearance or citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex software capabilities.
• Work closely with engineers to deliver software solutions.
• Transition between hands-on execution and team guidance.

Skills

Java-based software development

Troubleshooting skills

Testing skills

Understanding of Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma

Tools

Kubernetes

Spring

Git

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 27718

Location: Columbia, MD, Maryland, United States

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. You 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.

• 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.
• 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 Go and Python.
• Experience with writing automation in CI/CD tooling such as GitLab 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].