Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 29116

Enlighten; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 115,199 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid healthcare premium

10% 401k benefit

Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

Enlighten, located in Columbia, MD, seeks a talented Software Engineer dedicated to developing innovative software solutions. The successful candidate will design and implement complex software capabilities while collaborating in a hybrid work environment. With responsibilities that include working with modern tools and integrating advanced technologies, the role demands creativity and self-motivation.

Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree with a strong background in Java development and possess active U.S. Government Security Clearance. Enlighten offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong working knowledge and experience developing Java-based software capabilities.
• Active Secret level U.S. Government Security Clearance required.
• At least 5 years of experience in Software Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and implementing complex software capabilities.
• Collaborate with other engineers to deliver high-quality software.
• Integrate advanced AI agents into daily software engineering routine.

Skills

Java development

Problem solving skills

Software testing

RESTful web services

Microservices architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification

Tools

Linux command line

Git

Spring Framework

AWS

Elasticsearch

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?

• 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 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

• Clearance Requirement: Must currently have and maintain an active Secret level U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• At least 5 years of experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g., Spring, Guava) and a 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.
• 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 Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• Current Clearances: Active Top Secret clearances are a strong plus.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prior experience or familiarity with Data Lakes/Warehouses (specifically BDP or 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, etc.).

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