Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers’ greatest challenges. We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn’t always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting relationships with your team and collaborate in-person to get the job done—while having the flexibility to be working from home when needed to achieve focused results. 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans. 10% 401k benefit. Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays. Education/training allowances. Anticipated Salary Range: $119,574.00-$170,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. Job Description 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. 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. Essential Job 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. Keep up‑to‑date with emerging trends and technologies in software development. Seamlessly transition between hands‑on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior‑level impact. Will work in a fast‑paced, small business environment with our talented team. Additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Security Clearance - A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not required at start, but will be processed for a Secret level clearance; U.S. citizenship required. 9 years experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) 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 building and maintaining Kubernetes deployments using tools like helm and flux. Strong Java software development experience. Experience in designing enterprise APIs. Experience in RESTful web services. Experience in Microservices architecture. 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). Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams. Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 2 days per week at our San Antonio office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed. Preferred Requirements Experience in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure). Experience designing and writing custom kubernetes tooling like operators and custom CRDs. Experience with programming languages such as golang and python. Experience with writing automation in CI/CD tooling such as gitlabs CI pipelines. 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.) #J-18808-Ljbffr