Software Engineer - TS w/ SCI eligibility

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 support a high‑visibility Navy Program and lead teams in the design, development, and maintenance of complex systems. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. 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 5+ years of software development experience with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or another technical discipline (additional 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. Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr