Enterprise Software Engineer - APIs, REST & Linux

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 Software Engineer to 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. 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. Must have a strong working knowledge and experience developing Java based software capabilitiesShould have an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skillsMust also possess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlinesKeep up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software developmentExperience 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 routineAgentic Feature & Test Development: Experience using autonomous agents to handle multi-file feature implementations, complex codebase refactoring, and the automated generation of robust unit/integration testsContext & 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 alignmentWill work in a fast-paced, small business environment with our talented teamAdditional duties as assigned Clearance Must currently have and maintain an active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required. Experience Five plus (5+) years of experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) Bachelors in related field; three (3) years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and nine (9) years relevant experience. Required Skills Experience in designing enterprise APIsExperience in RESTful web servicesExperience in Microservices architectureExperience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigmsExperience with the agile software lifecycleHas a proven ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team settingExperience with the Linux operating systemExperience 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. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed Desired Skills Next-Gen Coding Agents: Proven use of AI tools (Claude Code, Gemini) in daily engineering workflowsAgentic Feature Delivery: Using autonomous agents for multi-file implementation, refactoring, and automated testingExperience 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 plusPrior experience or familiarity with Data Lakes or Warehouses is a huge plusUnderstanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.) 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 DepositSpot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company GrowthProfessional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees Health Benefits: Company subsidized Medical Coverage100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life InsuranceMonthly Wellness Reimbursement Happiness Benefits: Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday OffAmazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet ReimbursementTechnology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and SuppliesMorale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our CommunityOnboarding and Annual SwagCompany 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. Referrals & Inquiries Do you know a cleared professional seeking to advance their career? Interested in earning some extra cash? If so, refer them to us with their name and contact details, and you could be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $10,000 for each successful hire. Not seeing the right position right now? Reach out to us, and we’ll notify you as new contracts and opportunities become available! Please Send Referrals And Inquiries To jobs@eriasventures.com To learn more about our company visit our webpage or LinkedIn.