About the position
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 Senior Software Engineer to join our team. As a Senior 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. Work is performed in a hybrid environment (on average 3-4 days a week on-site) with a great team. 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.
Responsibilities
- Leverage a strong working knowledge and experience to develop Java based software capabilities.
- Deploy software capabilities within cloud and container-based environments (e.g. AWS, k8s), through a strong working knowledge and experience.
- Support customer-facing interactions by communicating technical concepts effectively and ensuring solutions align with both current and future initiatives.
- Utilize and demonstrate an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skills.
- Possess and demonstrate 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.
- Work in a demonstrated fast-paced, small business environment with our talented team.
- Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment through constructive feedback, and proactive identification of development opportunities.
- Effectively communicate technical concepts and project updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including customers, product managers, building strong relationships and ensuring alignment on project goals and deliverables.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Security Clearance - A current Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required.
- 15+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) and Bachelors in related field; or 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 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).
- Strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead teams.
- Must be able to work on-site 3-4 days per week at the customer site in Fort Meade, MD.
- Must be able to travel CONUS up to 20% of the time.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in distributed databases, NoSQL databases, full text-search engines (e.g. Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Solr).
- Scripting experience.
- Prior experience or familiarity with big data technologies.
- Understanding of and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, YouTrack, etc.).
Benefits
- 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
- 10% 401k benefit.
- Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
- Education/training allowances.
