Software Engineer

Erias Ventures
Columbia, Maryland, United StatesFull-time$150,000–$275,000Posted Sep 15, 2026

About the role

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 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. 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.

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

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

Seamlessly transition between hands-on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior-level impact

Other duties as assigned

This position allows for partial telework.

Clearance

A current U.S. Government Security Clearance is desired, but not required; U.S. Citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with a current Secret or TS level clearance.

Experience

Nine (9) years experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) Bachelors in related field; seven (7) years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and thirteen (13) years relevant experience.

Required Skills

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 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office

Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed

Desired Skills

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.)

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 Deposit

Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth

Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits:

Company subsidized Medical Coverage

100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage

100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance

Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits:

Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off

Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement

Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies

Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community

Onboarding and Annual Swag

Company 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.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement complex software capabilities for computer-based systems
  • Work closely with other engineers to create software solutions
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field
  • Mentor and guide team members

Qualifications

  • Strong working knowledge of Java and modern Java frameworks
  • Experience with Kubernetes deployments
  • Experience in designing enterprise APIs and RESTful web services
  • Experience with microservices architecture and agile software lifecycle
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting

Benefits

  • Above Market Hourly Pay
  • 11% 401k with Immediate Vesting
  • Company subsidized Medical Coverage
  • 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
  • Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules

Skills mentioned

JavaSpring BootKubernetesHelmREST APIsMicroservicesLinuxGitCI/CDAWS

About Erias Ventures

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value taking action, having the courage to commit, and persevering through challenges and failures. Taking action requires persistence and boldness. Here at Erias, we believe that with proper planning and deliberate focus even the hardest problems can be dismantled into manageable pieces that can be worked. Acting in the face of uncertainty takes courage and conviction. That is why we are committed to providing innovative, scalable, and adaptive solutions to satisfy the unique problems confronting our customers as they work to secure the nation. Being successful depends on persistent dedication, resoluteness, and adaptability. We take great pride in our ability to quickly and effectively overcome any setback or obstacle we encounter as we develop and build complex systems and products. We have strong core competencies in Software Engineering, System Engineering, Automated Dissemination and Reporting, Cyber Engineering, and Data Science and Analytics. We provide experts well-versed in all aspects of SIGINT and CNO. By providing multi-discipline engineers, we are able to build innovative solutions that meet the diverse needs of multiple mission stakeholders. We are proud of our Mission Mentorship program that ensures that our engineers are effective, productive, and knowledgeable on their first day. In short, we engineer mission. View our openings at http://careers.eriasventures.com

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