Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 30869

HII•Hanover, MD

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Enlighten is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement complex software capabilities for computer-based systems. The engineer will collaborate with other engineers to create software solutions for clients, using modern tools and technologies in a dynamic, collaborative team focused on high-quality delivery. The role emphasizes Java development, strong testing and troubleshooting, and keeping current with software development trends. The position involves incorporating AI coding agents such as Claude Code or Google's Gemini agentic workflows into engineering work. This includes using agents for multi-file feature implementation, codebase refactoring, and automated test generation; guiding agents across complex, multi-repository architectures; and critically reviewing generated code for security, performance, and architectural fit. The engineer will work in a fast-paced small-business environment and perform additional duties as assigned. This is a hybrid role requiring work at a customer site in Hanover, Maryland, one to two days per week, and at Enlighten's Columbia, Maryland office one day per week. Schedule flexibility is needed. The employee must have and maintain an active Secret U.S. Government security clearance and be a U.S. citizen. A DoD 8140/8570 compliance certification is required within 60 days of employment.

Requirements

Currently hold and maintain an active Secret U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
At least 5 years of software engineering experience, modern Java frameworks and libraries (such as Spring or Guava), and a bachelor's degree in a related field; or 3 years of relevant experience and a master's degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years of relevant experience.
Experience designing enterprise APIs.
Experience with RESTful web services.
Experience with microservices architecture.
Experience with object-oriented programming paradigms.
Experience with the agile software lifecycle.
Experience with the Linux operating system.
Experience with configuration management tools such as Git, Nexus, or Maven.
Strong testing and troubleshooting skills, and ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
Ability to learn quickly and work independently as well as in a team.
Ability to work at the customer site in Hanover, MD, 1–2 days per week, and Enlighten's Columbia, MD office 1 day per week; flexibility to adapt to schedule changes is essential.
Obtain a DoD 8140/8570 compliance certification within 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret clearance.
Proven use of AI tools such as Claude Code or Gemini in daily engineering workflows.
Experience using autonomous agents for multi-file implementation, refactoring, and automated testing.
Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure.
Experience with distributed databases, NoSQL databases, or full-text search engines such as Elasticsearch, MongoDB, or Solr.
Scripting experience.
Prior experience or familiarity with data lakes or warehouses.
Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and standard software development tool suites such as JIRA, Confluence, or GitHub Enterprise.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement complex software capabilities for computer-based systems.
Collaborate with engineers to develop software solutions that meet client needs.
Develop Java-based software capabilities.
Use AI coding agents for multi-file feature implementations, codebase refactoring, and automated unit and integration test generation.
Guide AI agents through complex, multi-repository architectures and review generated code for security, performance, and architectural alignment.
Keep up-to-date with emerging software development trends and technologies.
Perform additional duties as assigned.