Parsons

Defense, Intelligence Community, Space

SeniorSoftwareEngineer

$104–181k Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States; Norfolk, Virginia, United States; San Diego, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Software Engineer at Parsons. Skills: Software development, Back-end services and APIs, Modern programming languages, Web applications, Relational databases, Containerized applications. Lead teams in the design, development, and maintenance of complex systems. Leverage cutting-edge research and technology”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieving program objectives; Delivering meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions; Delivering functional, reliable, and impactful solutions

Industry & Context.

Defense, Intelligence Community, Space
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving approaches

Eligibility Requirements

Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required, Must have a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, 5+ years of software development experience, Bachelor's degree in computer science or other technical discipline, Experience with designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance back-end services and APIs, Extensive experience with modern programming languages (Java, TypeScript, JavaScript), Experience with creating web applications (Angular), Relational database development experience (PostgreSQL), In-depth knowledge of software engineering and programming concepts, Organizational and prioritization skills, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Ability to work in a collaborative/distributed team environment

Nice to Have

Expertise in containerized application development and management, Familiarity of Docker and Kubernetes, Experience with asynchronous messaging frameworks (Kafka), Advanced knowledge in object-oriented analysis and design techniques, Experience with source control systems (Git, Bitbucket), Leadership skills and a desire to provide guidance to junior team members, Familiarity with agile development principles and practices (SAFe, JIRA), Master of Science in Software Engineering and/or Computer Science, An active TS/SCI, Experience supporting Navy programs, NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, NIWC Atlantic

What You'll Do.

Lead teams in the design

and maintenance of complex systems

Leverage cutting-edge research and technology

Work closely with engineers

and other developers to brainstorm and implement creative solutions

Share expertise in software development and data analytics

Define the technical direction of projects

Mentor junior team members

Collaborate with team members to test and refine code

Participate in brainstorming sessions

Provide regular updates to team members and stakeholders

Ensure that the team’s work directly supports the warfighter

See projects through from conception to deployment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with engineers, analysts, and other developers; Collaborate with team members to test and refine code; Provide regular updates to team members and stakeholders; Work in a collaborative/distributed team environment

Communication Scope

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Full Job Description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. _**Job Description:**_ Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best. We make them a priority, and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and delivering meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions. Parsons creates game-changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Are you a Software Engineer looking for an opportunity to leverage your extensive experience and work on container-based deployments? Would you like an opportunity to work on cutting-edge integration projects, developing robust, scalable, and high-performance solutions? Are you interested in multi-domain C4ISR development? Would you like to work on operational software with an advanced web-based user interface? Do you want to be part of a fast-paced team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges? We need your help. Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Senior Software Engineer** to join our team at various locations in Norfolk, VA, San Diego CA, and Colorado Springs, CO. In this role you will get to support a high visibility Navy Program. You will lead teams in the design, development, and maintenance of complex systems. We meet customer and mission needs by levera

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