Software Engineer

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 is looking for an amazingly talented Software Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to help transition established waterfall practices to incremental DevOps delivery while maintaining required reviews, documentation, security, and configuration control.What You'll Be Doing:Analyze, design, implement, test, and document software for high-profile satellite communications systems.Collaborate with developers, testers, configuration management, operations, systems engineers, and project managers to improve delivery and reliability.Support the transition from waterfall practices to incremental DevOps delivery; participate in Agile planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and continuous improvement.Use Git and GitLab for branching, merge requests, code review, and traceable source control; implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for builds, tests, packaging, and controlled releases.Use Jira to manage backlog items, requirements, defects, and delivery tasks and maintain traceability to code changes and test results.Develop automated unit, integration, and regression tests and incorporate appropriate checks into delivery pipelines.Troubleshoot build, test, release, and application issues; use logs and operational feedback to improve software and delivery workflowsAutomate repetitive tasks with scripts, document repeatable build and release procedures, and support release validation and rollback planning.What Required Skills You'll Bring:Must be a U.S. citizen.Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or be able to obtain one.Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field .2+ years of related professional experience Understanding of DevOps principles and demonstrated hands-on experience delivering software in a professional DevOps environment; coursework, certifications, or conceptual familiarity alone do not satisfy this requirement.Experience using Git, GitLab collaboration workflows, and Jira for work tracking; practical experience implementing, modifying, or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and troubleshooting build, test, or release failures.Experience collaborating across development, testing, and operations and applying Agile practices to plan, deliver, and improve software.What Desired Skills You'll Bring:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field). 5+ years of related professional experience Proficiency in one or more of the following: SQL, Ada, C, C++, Java, or LabVIEW.·Experience helping a team transition from waterfall development to Agile and DevOps practices, including coaching colleagues and introducing automation incrementally.Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipeline configuration, reusable pipeline templates, artifact management, and release approvals.Experience with infrastructure or configuration as code, containerization, and automated environment provisioning, where applicable.Experience integrating security checks, dependency scanning, monitoring, or logging into software delivery workflows.Experience automating development or delivery tasks using Python, shell scripting, PowerShell, or a comparable language.Experience with Linux and Windows development environments and tools, such as Eclipse or Visual Studio.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Experience with Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) systems.Basic knowledge of computer networking.Experience with DEC Alpha systems and OpenVMS.Experience using Wireshark.Experience with memory and performance profiling.Security Clearance Requirement:A security clearance is not required to apply; however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance which requires U.S. citizenship, prior to the start date.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 - $130,900.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!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.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .SummaryLocation: US - NM, Las CrucesType: Full time