Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 29026

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 74,485 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid healthcare, vision and dental plans

10% 401k benefit

Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries in Greenville, SC is seeking a talented Software Engineer to design and implement innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in Java and a strong understanding of software development methodologies. Responsibilities include collaborating with a team to deliver high-quality software and staying current with industry trends.

This role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, allowing up to 2 days per week in the office while providing benefits like healthcare and generous PTO. A current U.S. Government security clearance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Secret level U.S. Government security clearance.
• At least 2 years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience in object-oriented programming (OOP) paradigms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex software capabilities.
• Work closely with other engineers to create software solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in software engineering.

Skills

Java software development

Testing skills

Troubleshooting

Agile software lifecycle

RESTful web services

Microservices architecture

Linux command line

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

DoD 8140/8570 compliance certification

Tools

Spring

Git

Nexus

Maven

JIRA

Confluence

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.

Benefits

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

Anticipated Salary Range: $74,485.00-$105,000.00. 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.
• 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 Secret level U.S. Government security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship required. Can consider candidates with TS level clearance as well.
• At least 2 years of experience in software engineering, modern Java frameworks and libraries (e.g., Spring, Guava) and a bachelor's in related field; 0 years relevant experience with master's in related field; or high school diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Experience in RESTful web services.
• Experience in microservices architecture.
• Experience in object-oriented programming (OOP) paradigms.
• Experience with the agile software lifecycle.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven).
• Comfortable working on a Linux command line.
• Has a proven ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team setting.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to review information and compile data appropriately as needed.
• DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification will be required in this position within 60 days of employment.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Greenville, SC office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in cloud-based technologies (AWS, Azure).
• 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 Data Lake/Warehouse (BDP/JCRS-D) is a plus.
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise).

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