Senior Software Developer

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Senior Software Developer for an elite National Security R&D center in Tucson, AZ.

This is a senior-tier leadership role designed for a tenacious, results-driven architect to work within a multidisciplinary environment alongside mathematicians and electrical engineers. You will be responsible for inventing and implementing advanced geolocation and digital communication algorithms that support front-line defense missions. This position demands a rare combination of "hands-on" expert coding in Golang and the "Director-level" vision to architect scalable software systems that integrate seamlessly with third-party services.

• System Architecture: Design, architect, and operate fully integrated software systems that meet rigorous performance, scalability, and maintainability requirements.
• Algorithm Implementation: Research or invent advanced geolocation algorithms and implement them in highly efficient, production-ready software.
• Technical Leadership: Provide high-level guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering technical growth across the engineering organization.
• API & Infrastructure: Design and maintain modern infrastructure for integration between internal applications and complex third-party services.
• End-to-End Lifecycle: Manage all functional areas including systems engineering, development, integration, testing, and O&M (Operations & Maintenance).
• Innovation Advocacy: Propose framework improvements and experiment with emerging technologies to incorporate innovative solutions into national security projects.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner effectively with product managers, designers, and vendors to ensure project alignment with direct mission feedback from the customer.

Education & Security (Mandatory)

• Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• ACTIVE TS/SCI Security Clearance is REQUIRED.
• U.S. Citizenship is REQUIRED.

Core Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a software engineering-related discipline.
• Expert Knowledge of Golang: Must have a passion for building enterprise-wide internal solutions.
• Algorithm Mastery: Expert knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and modern design patterns.
• System Design: Demonstrated ability to architect systems for high-performance and high-security environments.

Technical Proficiencies

• API Development: Extensive experience building quality APIs for internal and external products.
• Linux Environments: Highly proficient in C++ and Python for scientific and engineering applications.
• Modern Tooling: Knowledge of cloud platforms ( AWS ), DevOps ( GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes ), and web technologies ( VueJS or React ).

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
• Life insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement