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 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. You will work closely with other talented engineers to create software solutions that meet the needs of our clients. The role is on-site supporting our customer in Ft. Belvoir, VA and Alexandria, VA. 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
- 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.
- Will work in a fast-paced, small business environment with our talented team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Security Clearance - A current TS/SCI with a Polygraph level U.S. Government security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship required.
- At least 5 years of experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) and a Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
- Fluency with data extraction, translation, and loading including data prep and labeling to enable data analytics.
- Experience with the Linux operating system, SQL, NOSQL, Python, Java.
- Familiarity with various log formats such as JSON, XML, and others.
- Experience with data flow, management, and storage solutions (i.e. Kafka, NiFi, and AWS S3 and SQS solutions).
- Ability to decompose technical problems and troubleshoot system and dataflow issues.
- Strong communication skills to interact with customers on a daily basis.
- DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (Security+) required.
- Soft Skills: Experience briefing and regular communication with customers on-site.
- Must be able to work on-site 75-100% of the time at our customer sites in both Ft. Belvoir and/or Alexandria, VA. Flexibility is critical to adapt to dynamic mission requirements and a fluctuating schedule.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in distributed databases, NoSQL databases, full text-search engines (e.g. Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Solr).
- Prior experience or familiarity with our Big Data Platform is a plus.
- Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.).
Benefits
- 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
- 10% 401k benefit.
- Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
- Education/training allowances.
