Job Description

Career growth, cutting edge tools, big data, talented peers, hybrid environment when possible, making a difference…just a few things you will get to experience with us at Enlighten. Come work with us and help provide the tools to solve DOD’s Big Data problems!  Enlighten is looking for a Software Engineer to design, develop and implement complicated and difficult software capabilities for computer based systems. 

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. 
• Will work in a fast-paced, small business environment with our talented team. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Security Clearance - A current Secret level U.S. Government security clearance is required and therefore must be a U.S. Citizen.  
• 9 years experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) and a Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience like BDP or AWS certifications.
• 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)

Preferred Requirements

• 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.)

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This opportunity resides with Enlighten - Cyber & Electronic Warfare, a business group within Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace. Our deep expertise in network architecture, software and hardware development, cybersecurity and the electromagnetic environment uniquely enables us to support sensitive missions for federal agency partners.

HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, please visit: hii.com.

Huntington Ingalls Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.