Sr Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Space Ground System Solutions, a Parsons company, has an immediate full-time opening for a software engineer, responsible for software integration and development of the Virtual Mission Operations Center (VMOC) software. This position requires a motivated individual who seeks to work in a team environment where creative solutions are encouraged, and technical challenges are the norm.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform analysis of requirements and software documentation
• Complete research on new technologies or methodologies for the purpose of implementing complex workflows
• Develop and document improvements to the VMOC software system
• Communicate effectively with customers, management, and other developers to aid and provide guidance in designing new features as well as determining defect fixes
• Ability to work in an Agile environment

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (i.e., Computer Science, Software Engineer, Information Technology) or equivalent combination of military service, professional IT/cybersecurity certification, and program management experience, plus 15 years of related experience
• Minimum of ten (10) years' professional Software Development experience
• Experience in Linux (Redhat preferred)
• Experience in Object Oriented Development (Java EE)
• Experience with relational databases (PostGreSQL)
• Experience with development of software application program interfaces (APIs)
• Experience with cloud software and containerized development (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of microservice applications
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Problem solving capabilities to diagnose and troubleshoot problems

 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Spring/Springboot application development
• Experience with Java EE application development
• Experience defining and deploying Kubernetes primitives (pods, services, deployments)
• Use of Atlassian Collaboration Tools (JIRA, Confluence, Gitlab)
• Web security technologies and best practices.
• GUI/UI/UX development experience

 

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Space Ground Systems Solutions (SGSS), a wholly owned subsidiary under the Parsons Corporation, is passionate about making our nation the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our security for future generations depends on it. We have emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.

SGSS believes in taking care of their employees by offering:

• ALL benefits fully funded, for your entire family
• this includes Medical/Dental/Vision/Group Life/STD/LTD - no employee premiums
• SGSS funded HSA (Health Savings Account) provided
• with SGSS funding the maximum amount allowed by the IRS
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP/401k) with a 20% annual company contribution - no employee contribution required

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Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.

 

SGSS 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.

If the offer is accepted for this position the candidate would be required to successfully complete drug screen and background check.