Senior Software Engineer III at Enlightened, Inc.

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

.NET, TypeScript, Microservices Architecture, RESTful API Development, DB2, SQL Server, Apache Kafka, Strangler Fig Pattern, Cloud-Native Development, AI-Assisted Development, Backend Development, Full-Stack Development, API Design, Secure Authentication, Code Reviews, Software Modernization

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Overview: As one of the Washington Metropolitan-area’s fastest growing IT companies, we are always looking for creative, passionate and responsible employees. We acknowledge that intelligent, dedicated employees are our greatest asset and are continuously adding to our talented and diverse team. If you feel innovation, integrity and a drive to deliver are key components to success, we invite you to become Enlightened. Location: Remote (Preference for East Coast Candidates) Employment Type: Full-Time Contract Duration: 1-Year Base Period with Two (2) Option Years Work Authorization: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder (Permanent Resident) POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer III to support the modernization of mission-critical applications and services. This role is primarily backend-focused, though candidates with full-stack experience are highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in .NET development, microservices architecture, API design, and modern software engineering practices. Experience integrating legacy systems and working within cloud-native environments is essential. RESPONSIBILITIES * Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications and services. * Build and support microservices-based architectures. * Design and develop APIs that integrate with legacy databases and frontend applications. * Lead code reviews and mentor junior developers. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical solutions and implementation strategies. * Support application modernization initiatives using the Strangler Fig pattern and other migration methodologies. * Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms. * Develop event-driven solutions utilizing Kafka or similar event streaming technologies. * Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve software delivery and productivity. * Ensure software solutions meet performance, scalability, security, and maintainability standards. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience. * Strong proficiency in: * .NET * TypeScript * Microservices architecture * RESTful API development * Experience working with DB2 and SQL Server databases. * Experience designing integrations between modern applications and legacy systems. * Knowledge of security and authentication best practices. * Experience with event streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka. * Experience participating in and leading code reviews. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Full-stack development experience. * Experience with cloud-native application development. * Experience utilizing AI-assisted or agentic AI development tools. * Experience supporting modernization efforts using the Strangler Fig pattern. * Experience working in government or highly regulated environments. WHY JOIN US? * Fully remote opportunity. * Long-term engagement with a potential three-year contract duration. * Opportunity to contribute to a large-scale modernization initiative. * Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on innovation and technology transformation. Benefits: The expected salary range for this position is listed above. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. At Enlightened, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive and industry-competitive benefits package to our full-time employees. Our benefits include: * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * 401(k) Retirement Plan * Paid Holidays, Vacation, & Sick Leave * Professional Training & Development Reimbursement Please note, these benefits are available exclusively to full-time employees of Enlightened. Equal Opportunity Statement Enlightened is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain scalable backend services and microservices-based architectures to modernize mission-critical applications. Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and implement event-driven solutions using Kafka.