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Senior Software Developer

$103.5k - $181.1k

Parsons Company

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, and rapidly diagnose and correct complex software issues in mission-critical systems.

What You'll Be Doing

Advanced Software Design & Development

  • Create logical and functional software code in a variety of programming languages to support Drone Armor capabilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of software components, services, and interfaces based on system and mission requirements

  • Ensure solutions are robust, secure, maintainable, and aligned with program architecture and coding standards

Technology Evaluation & Trade-Offs

  • Understand and articulate the benefits and risks associated with different coding languages and frameworks in various functional environments

  • Recommend appropriate languages, tools, and design patterns based on performance, security, maintainability, and integration needs

  • Provide technical guidance to developers on language and framework selection, coding practices, and architectural decisions

Troubleshooting, Debugging & Quality

  • React to software problems quickly and effectively, correcting code and related configurations as necessary

  • Debug complex issues across multiple layers (application, service, interface, data) and environments (development, integration, field)

  • Support and refine unit, integration, and system-level tests to validate functionality and prevent regressions

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Serve as a senior technical resource within the development team, mentoring junior and mid-level developers

  • Collaborate with systems engineers, test engineers, and field personnel to resolve issues and improve system performance

  • Contribute to technical reviews, design walkthroughs, and continuous improvement of development practices

What Required Skills You'll Bring

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 5 years of experience OR

  • 8 years of relevant software development experience may be substituted for education

Experience

  • Experience creating logical and functional software code in multiple programming languages

  • Experience understanding and clearly articulating the benefits and risks of different coding languages in different functional environments

  • Experience reacting to software problems and correcting programs as necessary in complex or mission-critical systems

Technical Competencies

  • Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, C#, Go, or similar), with working knowledge of others

  • Strong grasp of software engineering best practices, including design patterns, code reviews, version control, and CI/CD workflows

  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects efficiently

  • Strong analytical and communication skills, capable of explaining technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Security & Citizenship

  • Must be a US Citizen

  • SECRET security clearance

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

Advanced Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

  • Relevant certifications in software architecture, cloud platforms, or DevSecOps

Specialized Experience

  • Experience supporting DoD, defense, or C-UAS-related software systems

  • Experience with distributed, real-time, or high-availability systems

Additional Technical Skills

  • Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and cloud-native development

  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and modern issue tracking/ALM tools

Security 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 - $181,100.00

We 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!

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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