Software Engineer (Hybrid) Clearable - 31084 (Java/AI)

Location: Columbia, Maryland, United States; hybrid work with an average of 1–2 days per week at the Columbia, MD office

Salary: $137,510–$195,000 annually

Company

hirify.global develops cloud-based software, systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science solutions for clients.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and implement complex software capabilities for computer-based systems.
• Develop Java-based software using modern frameworks and libraries.
• Design enterprise APIs, RESTful web services, and microservices.
• Integrate Claude Code or Gemini-based agentic workflows into daily engineering activities.
• Use autonomous agents for multi-file feature development, codebase refactoring, and unit/integration test generation.
• Guide AI agents across multi-repository architectures while auditing generated code for security, performance, and architectural alignment; mentor and guide engineering teams.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required; must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, which is not required on day one. Current Secret or Top Secret clearance may also be considered.
• 9+ years of software engineering experience with modern Java frameworks and libraries, plus a related bachelor’s degree; or 7 years of relevant experience with a related master’s degree; or a high school diploma/equivalent and 13 years of relevant experience.
• Strong Java development experience and experience designing enterprise APIs, RESTful web services, microservices architecture, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with the agile software lifecycle and configuration management tools such as Git, Nexus, and Maven.
• Experience with Linux.
• Proven use of next-generation coding agents, including Claude Code or Google Gemini/agentic workflows, for feature implementation, refactoring, and automated testing.
• Ability to manage context across complex multi-repository architectures and critically review agent-generated code for security, performance, and architectural alignment.
• Strong testing, troubleshooting, responsiveness, and problem-solving skills; ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience as a technical lead, mentor, or manager; ability to work independently and collaboratively and learn quickly.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment at the Columbia, MD office 1–2 days per week and adapt to schedule changes.

Nice to have

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with AWS or Azure.
• Experience with distributed databases, NoSQL databases, or full-text search engines such as Elasticsearch, MongoDB, or Solr.
• Scripting experience.
• Familiarity with Big Data platforms or data lakehouse architectures.
• Experience with standard software development tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub Enterprise.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced small-business environment with collaborative engineering teams.
• Hybrid work model combining in-person collaboration with work from home when needed.
• 100% employee premium coverage for healthcare, vision, and dental plans.
• 10% 401(k) benefit, generous paid time off, and 10 paid holidays.
• Education and training allowances.