Enterprise - Software Engineer - API, Java, REST 7/2/2026 Columbia, MD

Enterprise - Software Engineer - API, Java, REST Columbia, MD Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas. Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers. Description We are 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. 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 Keep up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software development Experience with Next-Gen Coding Agents: Proven track record of integrating advanced AI agents, specifically Claude Code or Google's Antigravity / Gemini agentic workflows, into your daily software engineering routine Agentic Feature & Test Development: Experience using autonomous agents to handle multi-file feature implementations, complex codebase refactoring, and the automated generation of robust unit/integration tests Context & Workflow Management: Ability to guide AI agents through complex, multi-repository application architectures, managing context efficiently and critically auditing agent-generated code for security, performance, and architectural alignment Will work in a fast-paced, small business environment with our talented team Additional duties as assigned This position allows for partial telework. Clearance A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not required on day 1, but will be processed for one; U.S. citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with current Secret or TS level clearance. Experience Nine plus (9+) years experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) Bachelors in related field; seven (7) years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and thirteen (13) years relevant experience. Required skills 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 2-3 days (full time/8hrs day), per week at our Columbia, MD office or Ft. Meade onsite. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed Desired skills Current U.S. Government clearance preferred Experience in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure) Next-Gen Coding Agents: Proven use of AI tools (Claude Code, Gemini) in daily engineering workflows Agentic Feature Delivery: Using autonomous agents for multi-file implementation, refactoring, and automated testing 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 Big Data Platform (BDP)/JCRS-D, Data Lake/Warehouse is a plus Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.) DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer. Benefits Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $150,000 - $275,000. Wealth Benefits Above Market Hourly Pay 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees Health Benefits Company subsidized Medical Coverage 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance Monthly Wellness Reimbursement Happiness Benefits Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community Onboarding and Annual Swag Company Paid Professional Development and Training At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Erias Ventures, LLC