Software Engineer - Cleared On-site

Company: The Computer Merchant, LTD.
Location: Aurora
Posted on: March 2, 2025

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: SR SOFTWARE ENGINEER (JAVA/C++)

Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.
JOB LOCATION: AURORA, CO
WAGE RANGE*: 88.00-92.00 PER HOUR
JOB NUMBER: 14725337

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
--- A bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and six (6) years of relevant software engineering experience.
--- Experience with Java and C++ software development in a Linux environment.
--- Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Contractor or Contractor to Hire.

Senior Java/C++ Software Engineer (On-Site)

What You Will Do
--- Develop and maintain Java, C++, and Python based backend applications for satellite ground systems.
--- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement robust server-side solutions.
--- Modify and improve existing codebases for enhanced performance and scalability.
--- Conduct software design and code reviews, integrating best practices and innovations.
--- Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to Agile principles.
--- Participate in system integration and project milestone completion under guidance from supervisors.
--- Keep abreast of advancements in Java and related technologies to drive continuous innovation.
What You Will Learn
--- Modern DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques.
--- Software lifecycle practices for defense projects.
--- The importance and workings of satellite ground systems.

Qualifications We Prefer
--- Experience with Python.
--- Experience working with the Atlassian Tool suite.
--- Experience developing software in an Agile and/or DevOps environments.
--- Previous work satellite GPS software desirable.
--- Experience troubleshooting or debugging software.
--- Experience with unit and automated functional test concepts.
--- Experience with some area of satellite ground system software such as mission management, planning and scheduling, command and telemetry, satellite operations, or flight dynamics models.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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