Lead Backend/Integration Engineer — TS/SCI Clearance

L3Harris Technologies; Florida; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Lead Software Engineer – Backend/Integration to guide critical mission systems from Patrick Space Force Base, FL. You will own backend services, drive integration across teams, and mentor engineers in secure, scalable cloud-native development.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, 9+ years of experience in Java, AWS, Docker, Linux, CI/CD, and AI-assisted development, with onsite work and emphasis on secure software practices in high-security environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain security clearance if required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering; graduate degree preferred.
• 9+ years of relevant experience; exceptional leadership in backend/integration projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure and scalable back-end services and application logic for mission applications.
• Lead software/infrastructure teams and drive CI/CD, code reviews, and automated testing.
• Deploy and manage applications in AWS with emphasis on security and cost-effectiveness.
• Engage with customers daily to refine requirements and deliver robust solutions.
• Prepare and brief technical designs, roadmaps, and deployment procedures.
• Create and maintain system design and sustainment documentation.
• Support Agile teams and participate in Scrum ceremonies.
• Build and deploy mission applications in classified/high-security environments.

Skills

Java

AWS

Docker

Linux

CI/CD

AI-assisted development

REST APIs

Kubernetes

Git

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering

Graduate Degree

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

REST APIs

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Lead Software Engineer – Backend/Integration to guide critical mission systems from Patrick Space Force Base, FL. You will own backend services, drive integration across teams, and mentor engineers in secure, scalable cloud-native development.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, 9+ years of experience in Java, AWS, Docker, Linux, CI/CD, and AI-assisted development, with onsite work and emphasis on secure software practices in high-security environments.