Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 29014

Enlighten; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 115,199 - 145,000; 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

Enlighten, a leader in big data solutions in Columbia, MD, is seeking a Software Engineer to design and implement innovative software for clients. You will collaborate within a dynamic team and work with the latest technologies. A minimum of 5 years experience in Software Engineering is required, with Java expertise and the flexibility to work both onsite and remotely.

The position also features a hybrid work environment and generous benefits, including healthcare coverage, a 401k benefit, and educational allowances, aimed at ensuring employee well-being and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering with modern Java frameworks.
• Experience in designing enterprise APIs.
• Must work in a hybrid environment averaging 2–3 days at the office.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex software capabilities.
• Work with other engineers to create software solutions.
• Guide AI agents through complex application architectures.

Skills

Java based software development

Software testing skills

Troubleshooting

Experience in RESTful web services

Experience in Microservices architecture

Agile software lifecycle

Linux operating system

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Git

Maven

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 the flexibility to work from home when needed 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.

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

Anticipated Salary Range: $115,199.00–$145,000.00. 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.

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.
• Experience with Next‑Gen Coding Agents: Proven track record of integrating advanced AI agents, specifically Claude Code or Google’s Antigravity / Gemini agentic workflows, into your daily software engineering routine.
• Agentic Feature & Test Development: Experience using autonomous agents to handle multi-file feature implementations, complex codebase refactoring, and the automated generation of robust unit/integration tests.
• Context & Workflow Management: Ability to guide AI agents through complex, multi-repository application architectures, managing context efficiently and critically auditing agent-generated code for security, performance, and architectural alignment.
• Will work in a fast‑paced, small business environment with our talented team.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Security Clearance – A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not required on day 1, but will be processed for one; U.S. citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with current Secret or TS level clearance.
• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava). Bachelors in related field; OR 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Experience in designing enterprise APIs.
• Experience in RESTful web services.
• Experience in Microservices architecture.
• Experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigms.
• 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).
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 2–3 days (full time/8hrs day) per week at our Columbia, MD office or Ft. Meade onsite. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• Current U.S. Government clearance preferred.
• Experience in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure).
• Next‑Gen Coding Agents: Proven use of AI tools (Claude Code, Gemini) in daily engineering workflows.
• Agentic Feature Delivery: Using autonomous agents for multi-file implementation, refactoring, and automated testing.
• 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 Big Data Platform (BDP)/JCRS-D, Data Lake/Warehouse is a plus.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.)
• DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer.

For additional benefits and perks, visit our website at www.enlighten.com.