Senior Software Developer (Metric/Telemetry

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 seeking a Senior Software Developer to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. The Senior Developer will design and implement logical, functional software code across multiple programming languages, make informed technology choices for different environments, implement and interpret system metrics and telemetry, and rapidly diagnose and correct complex software issues in mission-critical systemsWhat You'll Be DoingAdvanced Software Design & DevelopmentCreate logical and functional software code in a variety of programming languages to support Drone Armor capabilitiesLead the design and implementation of software components, services, and interfaces based on system and mission requirementsDesign and implement metrics and telemetry instrumentation within applications and services to enable observability, health monitoring, and performance analysisEnsure solutions are robust, secure, maintainable, and aligned with program architecture and coding standardsTechnology Evaluation & Trade-OffsUnderstand and articulate the benefits and risks associated with different coding languages and frameworks in various functional environmentsRecommend appropriate languages, tools, and design patterns based on performance, security, maintainability, and integration needsEvaluate and recommend telemetry, logging, and metrics frameworks and platforms (e.g., time-series databases, observability tools, APM solutions) suited to mission and deployment environmentsProvide technical guidance to developers on language and framework selection, coding practices, metrics/telemetry instrumentation, and architectural decisionsTroubleshooting, Debugging & QualityReact to software problems quickly and effectively, correcting code and related configurations as necessaryDebug complex issues across multiple layers (application, service, interface, data) and environments (development, integration, field)Use metrics, logs, and telemetry data to diagnose performance bottlenecks, reliability issues, and anomalous behavior in mission systemsSupport and refine unit, integration, and system-level tests to validate functionality and prevent regressionsLeadership & CollaborationServe as a senior technical resource within the development team, mentoring junior and mid-level developersPromote best practices for metrics and telemetry usage, helping the team adopt a data-driven approach to reliability and performance improvementsCollaborate with systems engineers, test engineers, and field personnel to resolve issues and improve system performanceContribute to technical reviews, design walkthroughs, and continuous improvement of development practicesWhat Required Skills You'll BringEducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 5 years of experienceOR8 years of relevant software development experience may be substituted for educationExperienceExperience creating logical and functional software code in multiple programming languagesExperience understanding and clearly articulating the benefits and risks of different coding languages in different functional environmentsExperience reacting to software problems and correcting programs as necessary in complex or mission-critical systemsExperience implementing and using metrics, logging, and telemetry to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize software systemsTechnical CompetenciesProficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, C#, Go, or similar), with working knowledge of othersStrong grasp of software engineering best practices, including design patterns, code reviews, version control, and CI/CD workflowsDemonstrated ability to instrument code for observability and to interpret metrics and telemetry dashboards to drive technical decisionsDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects efficientlyStrong analytical and communication skills, capable of explaining technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersSecurity & CitizenshipMust be a US CitizenSECRET security clearanceWhat Desired Skills You'll BringAdvanced Education & CertificationsBachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related disciplineRelevant certifications in software architecture, cloud platforms, or DevSecOpsSpecialized ExperienceExperience supporting DoD, defense, or C-UAS-related software systemsExperience with distributed, real-time, or high-availability systemsExperience designing and operating metrics and telemetry solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/Opensearch, OpenTelemetry, or similar) in production or mission environmentsAdditional Technical SkillsExperience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and cloud-native developmentFamiliarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and modern issue tracking/ALM toolsSecurity Clearance Requirement:An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.​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: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We 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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 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 - MD, AberdeenType: Full time