Senior Software Engineer

Description

Captivation Software is 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. The work environment at Enlighten is a hybrid one, with a mix of remote and in-person work. We believe in providing our employees with a great work-life balance, so you will have the flexibility to be working from home or from our office, depending on your preferences and needs. 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 U.S. Government Security Clearance is not required on day 1, but will be processed for a Secret level; U.S. Citizenship required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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)
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. However, flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Enterprise Messaging
• Experience in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure).
• Experience in distributed databases, NoSQL databases, full text-search engines (e.g. Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Solr)
• Scripting experience is a huge plus.
• 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.)

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.