Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 29037

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 115,199 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid healthcare premium

10% 401k benefit

Generous PTO

Education/training allowances

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is looking for a Software Engineer in Columbia, MD to develop innovative software solutions. You will work in a collaborative environment, leveraging modern tools to address client needs.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Java development, experience with RESTful services and Microservices, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $115,199.00 to $140,000.00, along with a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid employee premium for healthcare.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Software Engineering with modern Java frameworks.
• Experience in RESTful web services and Microservices architecture.
• Must possess the ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex software capabilities.
• Integrate advanced AI tools into software engineering.
• Guide AI agents through complex application architectures.

Skills

Java development

Testing skills

Troubleshooting skills

Agile methodology

RESTful web services

Microservices architecture

Linux OS

Configuration management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School diploma with 9 years experience

Tools

Git

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Location: Columbia, MD, Maryland, United States

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. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:

• 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.

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

• 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 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 Kubernetes.
• Experience in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure).
• 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

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