Software Engineer

Jobtailor; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Maryland is seeking a senior Java software engineer to design, develop, and implement complex software capabilities with AI agent integration. You will collaborate with engineers to deliver client-focused solutions, refactor codebases, and generate automated tests across multi-file features in a hybrid environment.

The role requires strong Java expertise, RESTful services, and experience with microservices, cloud platforms, and NoSQL databases.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge and experience developing Java-based software capabilities.
• Experience designing enterprise APIs and RESTful web services.
• Proficient with microservices architecture and Linux.
• Experience with Agile software lifecycle and cloud technologies (AWS/Azure).
• Experience with distributed NoSQL databases and search engines (Elasticsearch/MongoDB/Solr).
• Ability to guide AI agents through complex multi-repository architectures and audit generated code.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex software capabilities for computer-based systems.
• Work closely with other engineers to create client-focused software solutions.
• Integrate AI coding agents into software engineering workflows.
• Deliver multi-file features, perform codebase refactoring, and generate unit/integration tests using autonomous agents.
• Audit agent-generated code for security, performance, and architectural alignment.
• Guide AI agents across complex architectures and ensure quality of output.
• Work in a fast-paced small-business environment.

Skills

Java

AI Agent Integration

Multi-File Feature Implementation

Agile Software Lifecycle

Enterprise API Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Git

Nexus

Maven

AWS

Azure

Elasticsearch

MongoDB

Solr

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

• Design, develop, and implement complex software capabilities for computer-based systems
• Work closely with other engineers to create client-focused software solutions
• Use modern tools and technologies and stay current with software development trends
• Integrate AI coding agents into software engineering workflows
• Deliver multi-file features, perform codebase refactoring, and generate unit/integration tests using autonomous agents
• Guide AI agents across complex, multi-repository application architectures
• Audit agent-generated code for security, performance, and architectural alignment
• Work in a fast-paced small-business environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge and experience developing Java-based software capabilities
• Inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines
• Experience integrating advanced AI agents, specifically Claude Code or Google's Antigravity / Gemini agentic workflows, into daily software engineering routines
• Experience using autonomous agents for multi-file feature implementations, complex codebase refactoring, and automated unit/integration test generation
• Ability to guide AI agents through complex, multi-repository architectures and audit agent-generated code for security, performance, and architectural alignment
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance; not required on day one
• 5+ years of software engineering experience with modern Java frameworks and libraries, or 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or a high school diploma/equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related field in one qualification pathway
• Experience designing enterprise APIs
• Experience with RESTful web services
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Experience with object-oriented programming paradigms
• Experience with the Agile software lifecycle
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently and in a team setting
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Git, Nexus, and Maven
• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure preferred
• Experience with distributed databases, NoSQL databases, and full-text search engines such as Elasticsearch, MongoDB, or Solr preferred
• Scripting experience preferred
• Familiarity with Data Lakes or Warehouses preferred
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and standard software development tool suites such as JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub Enterprise preferred
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, averaging 1–2 days per week at the Columbia, Maryland office

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Java-based software development, integrating AI agents into engineering workflows, and delivering robust software solutions through modern methodologies. Proficient in auditing code for security and performance while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Java Software Development
• AI Agent Integration
• Multi-File Feature Implementation
• Agile Software Lifecycle
• Enterprise API Design

Hard Skills

• Java
• Object-Oriented Programming
• RESTful Web Services
• Microservices Architecture
• Unit Testing
• Integration Testing
• Configuration Management
• Cloud Technologies
• Distributed Databases
• Scripting

Soft Skills

• Inquisitive Nature
• Excellent Testing Skills
• Strong Troubleshooting Skills
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• U.S. Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Software Engineering
• AI Coding Agents
• Hybrid Environment
• Data Lakes
• Data Warehouses

Tools & Technologies

• Git
• Nexus
• Maven
• AWS
• Azure
• Elasticsearch
• MongoDB
• Solr
• JIRA
• Confluence