Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 29037

Enlighten; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 115,199 - 140,000; 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, based in Columbia, MD, is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to develop innovative software solutions. The role involves designing and implementing complex software capabilities while collaborating with a dynamic team. Preferred qualifications include strong Java skills and experience with the Agile software lifecycle.

The hybrid work approach offers flexibility with 1-2 days at the office each week. Enlighten offers competitive benefits such as 100% paid healthcare premiums and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Software Engineering, specifically with Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries.
• Experience designing enterprise APIs, RESTful web services, and Microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software capabilities for complex systems.
• Work with other engineers to create client-centered solutions.
• Guide AI agents in managing complex application architectures.

Skills

Java programming

Testing skills

Troubleshooting skills

Agile software lifecycle

Linux operating system

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent plus 9 years relevant experience

Tools

Git

AWS

Docker

JIRA

Postgres

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 you can build 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: $115,199.00-$140,000.00. 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 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 and will work closely with other engineers to create 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

• Clearance Requirement: Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, but not required on day one; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5+ years experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) Bachelors in related field; 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 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• 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 with NiFi, Kafka, AWS Infrastructure, and K8s.
• Experience in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure).
• Experience in distributed databases, NoSQL databases, full text-search engines (e.g. Elasticsearch, Postgres, Trino)
• 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.)
• Experience with Python and relevant frameworks (e.g. Flask)
• Experience with web UI development and frameworks (e.g. Vue)
• Experience building Docker images
• Experience building CICD pipelines

For additional great benefits and perks, visit www.enlighten.com.