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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 leveraging cutting-edge research and technology, using small teams to rapidly get capabilities into the hands of the warfighter.
What You'll be Doing:

• Work closely with engineers, analysts, and other developers to brainstorm and implement creative solutions for customer needs.
• Share expertise in software development and data analytics to guide the team toward achieving program objectives.
• Take a leadership role in defining the technical direction of projects, ensuring that the team's efforts align with customer requirements and mission goals.
• Mentor junior team members, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and problem-solving approaches.
• Collaborate with team members to test and refine code, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to identify innovative approaches and refine technical designs.
• Provide regular updates to team members and stakeholders, fostering transparency and collaboration.
• Ensure that the team's work directly supports the warfighter by delivering functional, reliable, and impactful solutions.
• Take pride in seeing projects through from conception to deployment, knowing that your contributions make a tangible difference.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Minimum of 3+ years of software development experience with a bachelor's degree in computer science or other technical discipline (additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
• 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
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative/distributed team environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Expertise in containerized application development and management, preferably with a strong 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)
• Strong 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 is a plus
• An active TS/SCI is preferred
• Experience supporting Navy programs, NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, NIWC Atlantic

Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
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