Engineer Software 3

Apex Systems; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an Engineer Software 3 to support the DoD ground software development and operations & maintenance contracts. The role is 100% on-site in a secure facility in Redondo Beach, CA, with TS/SCI clearance required before starting program work.

The engineer will design, develop, document, test, and debug applications and systems, collaborating with product owners and engineers to refine requirements into scalable designs while enforcing architectural standards and best

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience with a Bachelor's degree; 8+ years with a PhD; 4 years may substitute for a degree.
• Proficiency with C++ and object-oriented programming; strong Python skills.
• Experience designing distributed systems; Linux/git experience.
• Top Secret clearance required before starting program work.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and debug applications and systems.
• Support architecture definition for containerized, cloud-deployed systems.
• Refine requirements into scalable designs with non-functional specs.
• Review code in Java, Python, and C++ to ensure standards.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps for cloud deployments.
• Perform design/code reviews focusing on reliability and maintainability.
• Communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

C++ programming

Python programming

Java

Object-oriented design

Linux environment

Git

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Distributed systems

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Kafka

Job description

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Engineer Software 3

Job # 3049215

Location

Redondo Beach, California (Onsite)

Clearance

TS/SCI

Role Overview

This position supports the software engineering department with a focus on Ground Software Development and Operations & Maintenance contracts. The role involves designing, developing, and testing application software and systems. The work is performed 100% on-site in a secure facility in Redondo Beach, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems containing logical and mathematical solutions.
• Support architecture definition for containerized, cloud-deployed mission planning systems and maintain the technical roadmap.
• Collaborate with product owners and engineers to refine requirements into scalable technical designs and define non-functional requirements.
• Review and guide implementation in Java, Python, and/or C++ to ensure alignment with architecture and coding standards.
• Establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Support CI/CD pipeline design, automated testing, and DevSecOps practices for cloud-hosted deployments.
• Perform design and code reviews with a focus on reliability, testability, and maintainability.
• Participate in risk identification and mitigation related to architecture and technology.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 10 years with a Master's degree; 8 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of advanced Object-Oriented programming and proficiency with C++ programming.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Prior experience designing and implementing distributed systems.
• Experience developing in a Linux environment using git.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Top Secret Clearance or Top Secret / SCI Clearance will be required before starting program work

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance or Top Secret / SCI Clearance
• Familiarity with CI/CD and modern DevSecOps practices.
• Experience designing and deploying cloud applications, including event-driven architectures, microservices, and Kafka-based solutions.
• Experience with Kafka or other asynchronous communication protocols.
• Experience with programming/scripting languages: C, Java, Python, Perl.
• Ability to read and utilize CAMEO to communicate designs.
• Strong skills in math and algorithms.
• Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo).
• Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.