Software Engineer; Hybrid

Location:

Columbia, MD, United States

Enlighten is a cutting‑edge technology company that is dedicated to developing innovative software solutions for our clients. 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 solutions that meet our clients’ needs.

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.

Anticipated Salary Range: $ – $.

• 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.

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

• Security Clearance – A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not required on day 1; U.S. citizenship required. Candidates with Secret or TS level clearance considered.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, modern Java frameworks and libraries (e.g., Spring, Guava);
  Bachelors in related field, OR 3 years relevant experience with Masters, 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 agile software lifecycle.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and work well independently or in a team.
• Experience with 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 2‑3 days per week at our Columbia, MD office or Ft. Meade onsite. Flexibility needed for schedule changes.

• Current U.S. Government clearance preferred.
• Experience in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure).
• 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 distributed databases, No
  
  SQL databases, full‑text search engines (e.g., Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Solr).
• Scripting experience is a huge plus.
• Prior experience or familiarity with Big Data Platform (BDP)/JCRS‑D, Data Lake/Warehouse is a plus.
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard tool suites (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Git Hub Enterprise).
• DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer.

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