Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 29304

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,173 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premium 100% paid

401k 10% match

PTO + 10 holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries seeks a talented Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement complex Java-based software for computer-based systems, with a focus on scalable APIs, microservices, and secure coding practices.

You will collaborate in a fast-paced hybrid environment with occasional Augusta, GA office visits, working with advanced AI agent workflows and modern development tools. Strong problem-solving and testing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience with modern Java frameworks (e.g., Spring, Guava).
• Experience designing enterprise APIs and RESTful services.
• Proficient in OOP and microservices architectures.
• Experience with the Agile software lifecycle and CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex Java-based software capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Use AI agent workflows and ensure secure, scalable code.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

Microservices

OOP

Spring

Guava

Linux

Git

Nexus

Maven

Security clearance

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spring Framework

Guava

Jira

Confluence

Github Enterprise

AWS

Azure

Job description

Anticipated Salary Range: $100,173.00 - $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.

Job Description

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, be encouraged to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field, and be part of a dynamic and collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality software solutions. We are looking for a self‑motivated, creative, and detail‑oriented software engineer who is passionate about developing innovative software solutions.

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. Can also consider candidates with current Secret or TS level clearance.
• 5+ years of experience Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) Bachelors in related field; OR 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 Augusta, GA office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• Current Clearances: Active Secret or Top Secret clearances are a strong 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.
• 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 Big Data Platforms or Data Lake architectures.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.)

Benefits

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

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