Sr. Software Engineer - Space Ground System Solutions

Space Ground System Solutions, a Parsons company, has an immediate full-time opening for a software engineer in Alexandria, VA. The position will be responsible for software integration and development of the Virtual Mission Operations Center (VMOC) software. VMOC is a program under contract with the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC, that focuses on mission critical research for National Security. 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 Secret clearance required; with the ability to obtain a TS clearance
• Must be a US citizen
• BS in Computer Science/Engineeringor other relevant Engineering field from an accredited university or equivalent combination of formal education and experience
• Minimum of 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

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

Apply now to work for a company that truly believes YOU are the key to OUR success . . . Come BE the difference.

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If this position requires a government clearance, the applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information.

Each Division of Parsons is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All divisions are committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by state, local or federal law. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.