Senior Software Engineer

Job Summary

This role supports the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, cloud-native web applications for command and control systems in a containerized environment. The position works as part of an Agile development team building full-stack, microservices-based solutions that integrate open-source and commercial technologies to support complex space operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, test, integrate, debug, and maintain system architectures and software solutions

• Develop scalable microservices using a combination of custom and open-source software

• Participate in Agile development activities to plan, enhance, and sustain software capabilities

• Integrate commercial and open-source solutions into cloud-native, containerized environments

• Develop intuitive user interfaces to simplify interaction with technically complex services

Required Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in software development

• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments

• Experience developing scalable microservices using messaging technologies (e.g., RabbitMQ) and REST APIs

• Agile and DevOps development experience

• Proficiency in Python, Java, and JavaScript/React

• Experience developing unit and behavioral tests (e.g., Cucumber)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

• Security certifications such as Security+ or CISSP (or equivalent)

• Experience with both front-end and back-end development

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, software management tools, and source code repositories (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Jira)

• Ability to evaluate open-source tools and recommend solutions for implementation

• Familiarity with documentation as code practices (e.g., Sphinx)

• Experience with NASA GMAT scripting

• Experience developing secure applications in Department of Defense environments