Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

Senior Specialist, Software Engineering at L3

Harris Technologies

Job Code: 32230
Location: Waco, TX
Schedule: 9/80

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Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3

Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success.

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Harris is seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior-Level Software Engineer to join our innovative technology team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing software solutions that contribute to the strategic objectives of our organization. This position involves working collaboratively within a dynamic environment to design, develop, and maintain software applications that are critical to our operations and customer satisfaction.

• Design and implement new software features and frameworks, delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and functionality.
• Engage with other team members in the planning of project timelines, implementation of design specifications, and system performance improvements.
• Conduct code reviews, write unit tests, and document software implementations to ensure development quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing software applications, enhancing user experience and system performance.
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives, and demos.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, and emerging technologies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated software development experience within the DoD industry.
• Demonstrated understanding of software development principles and design patterns.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies such as Test‑Driven Development.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Ability to travel domestically and/or ability to work extended hours as needed based on business demands.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Windows and UNIX based platforms (CENTOS/ROCKY/RHEL
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• Demonstrated familiarity with software patterns and modern design methodology (UML)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Git or Bitbucket, and JIRA
• Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices (Fortify)
• Demonstrated experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (Jenkins, Git Hub)
• Demonstrated understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, and other groups protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. L3

Harris is an E‑Verify Employer.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Defense and Space Manufacturing