Senior Software Engineer

Job Summary This role supports the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, cloud-native web applications for command and control systems in a containerized environment. The position works as part of an Agile development team building full-stack, microservices-based solutions that integrate open-source and commercial technologies to support complex space operations. Key Responsibilities Design, analyze, test, integrate, debug, and maintain system architectures and software solutions Develop scalable microservices using a combination of custom and open-source software Participate in Agile development activities to plan, enhance, and sustain software capabilities Integrate commercial and open-source solutions into cloud-native, containerized environments Develop intuitive user interfaces to simplify interaction with technically complex services Required Qualifications Strong proficiency in software development Experience working in Unix/Linux environments Experience developing scalable microservices using messaging technologies (e.g., RabbitMQ) and REST APIs Agile and DevOps development experience Proficiency in Python, Java, and JavaScript/React Experience developing unit and behavioral tests (e.g., Cucumber) Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. security clearance Preferred Qualifications Masters degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Security certifications such as Security+ or CISSP (or equivalent) Experience with both front-end and back-end development Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, software management tools, and source code repositories (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Jira) Ability to evaluate open-source tools and recommend solutions for implementation Familiarity with documentation as code practices (e.g., Sphinx) Experience with NASA GMAT scripting Experience developing secure applications in Department of Defense environments