Software Engineer

Senior Software EngineerParsons has 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. We hire the best. We make them a priority, and we never lose focus on the mission. It's why we're here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and delivering meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions. Parsons creates game-changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists.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 get to support a high visibility Navy Program. You will lead teams in the design, development, and maintenance of complex systems. We meet customer and mission needs by leveraging cutting-edge research and technology, using small teams to rapidly get capabilities into the hands of the warfighter.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 other technical discipline (additional years of 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 conceptsStrong organizational and prioritization skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative/distributed team environmentDesired 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 techniquesExperience with source control systems (Git, Bitbucket)Strong leadership skills and a desire to provide guidance to junior team membersFamiliarity with agile development principles and practices (SAFe, JIRA)Master of Science in Software Engineering and/or Computer Science is a plusAn active TS/SCI is preferredExperience supporting Navy programs, NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, NIWC AtlanticSalary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00