Software Engineer; Hybrid

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 offer a hybrid work approach that gives you the flexibility to work from home when needed while also providing opportunities to collaborate in person with your team.

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

Anticipated Salary Range: $90,166.00 - $. The salary range is a good faith estimate based on location, expectations, and responsibilities.

Enlighten is a cutting‑edge technology company dedicated to developing innovative software solutions for our clients. We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our team. As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement complex software capabilities for computer‑based systems and work closely with other engineers to create solutions that meet client needs.

In this role you will work with modern tools and technologies, and you will be encouraged to keep up to date with the latest developments in the field. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative team committed to delivering high‑quality solutions.

• Must have a strong working knowledge and experience developing Java and/or Kotlin 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.
• Will work in a fast‑paced, small‑business environment with our talented team.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Security clearance not required on day one, but U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates with current Secret or TS level clearance are also considered.
• Two years of experience in Software Engineering with modern Java frameworks (e.g., Spring, Guava) and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or zero years of experience with a master’s degree; or high school diploma or equivalent with six years of relevant experience.
• Experience in RESTful web services.
• Experience in microservices architecture.
• Experience in object‑oriented programming (OOP) paradigms.
• Experience with the agile software lifecycle.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and work well both independently and 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 the Columbia, MD office.

• Experience with cloud‑native technologies such as AWS or Azure.
• Proficiency in distributed databases and No
  
  SQL, and in search engines like Elasticsearch, Mongo
  
  DB, or Solr.
• Strong scripting skills and familiarity with Kotlin (preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Previous exposure to our Big Data Platform.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and standard development tools (Jira, Confluence, Git Hub).
• Ability to obtain or maintain DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications.

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