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.

• 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

• Strong proficiency in software development
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments
• Experience developing scalable microservices using messaging technologies (e.g., Rabbit
  
  MQ) and REST APIs
• Agile and Dev Ops 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

• Master’s 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., Git Hub, Git Lab, 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