Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 29023

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 137,510 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premium for employee

401k benefit

PTO + holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

Enlighten is a cutting-edge technology company delivering software solutions across cloud, data, and cyber domains. We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement complex software capabilities, collaborating with fellow engineers to meet client needs.

You will work with modern tools, staying current with industry developments, and contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced team that values proactive problem-solving and high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Must have strong working knowledge of designing enterprise APIs and RESTful web services.
• Experience with Microservices architecture and OOP paradigms.
• Proficiency in agile software lifecycle and Linux environments.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Git, Nexus, Maven.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Java-based software capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver high-quality software meeting client needs.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software development.
• Integrate AI agents (Claude Code, Gemini) into daily engineering workflows.
• Guide AI agents through complex architectures, ensuring security, performance, and alignment.

Skills

Java

Spring

Microservices

OOP

REST APIs

Git

Linux

Agile

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma

Tools

Git

Nexus

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.

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.

Anticipated Salary Range: $137,510.00 - $190,000.00. 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.

Benefits

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

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.

#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.
• 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. Candidates with current Secret or TS level clearance may also be considered.
• 9+ years of experience in Software Engineering, modern Java frameworks and libraries (e.g., Spring, Guava). Bachelors in related field; OR 7 years of relevant experience with a Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years of 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 and 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/8‑hour 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.

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