Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 27784

Enlighten, an HII - Mission Technologies Company
Columbia, MD, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$137,510.0 - $195,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Confluence JIRA Microsoft Azure Data Infrastructure Linux Programming Tools Distributed Data Store Elasticsearch
+18 more
Github Google Guava Apache Maven MongoDB Cisco Nexus Switches NoSQL Object-Oriented Software Development Software Engineering Software Systems Apache Solr Scripting Git Kotlin Containerization Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Search Engines Restful APIs Microservices

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. 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Seamlessly transition between hands-on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior-level impact.
  • 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 - A current U.S. Government security clearance is not required on day 1, but will be processed for a Secret level clearance; U.S. citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with a Secret or TS level clearance.
  • At least 9 years of experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g., Spring, Guava) and a Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 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).
  • Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams.
  • 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

  • Experience with cloud-native technologies, specifically AWS or Azure.
  • Proficiency in distributed databases, NoSQL, and search engines like Elasticsearch, MongoDB, 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 dev tools (Jira, Confluence, GitHub).
  • Ability to obtain or maintain DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications.

Benefits & conditions

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: $137,510.00 - $195,000.00. 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.

About the company

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

Apply for this position

This job is hosted externally. Click below to view the full posting and apply.

Apply on clearancejobs.com

Good distractions

Talks and stories from around this role — technically off-topic, practically not.

1:20 min

Identifying multi-disciplinary talent for developer experience engineering roles

Hazal Mestci +1 · Coffee With Developers

6:21 min

Investigating push inefficiencies with upstream Git experts

Jonathan Creamer · Coffee With Developers

3:05 min

Integrating an assistant application with Jira software

Felix Augenstein · LIVE

52 sec

Running persistent Linux environments directly on Windows

Ben Breard Ben Breard · WWC 2025

4:36 min

Hiring passionate software engineers to tackle unprecedented scaling challenges

Dana Lawson Dana Lawson +1 · WWC Europe 2026

56 sec

Favorite git commands and the importance of patch commits

Eileen Uchitelle Eileen Uchitelle +1 · Coffee With Developers

Videos

See all

Related articles

See all