Lead Software Engineer/Developer

Jobtailor

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior software engineering leader to drive design, integration and testing for a mid-size simulation program in Florida. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, translating requirements into architectures, and ensuring secure, scalable software products.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in a related field, significant leadership experience, and a Top Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Top Secret Clearance
Significant experience in software design, development, integration, and testing.
Experience leading software teams or serving as a software technical lead.
Experience supporting simulation systems, modeling and simulation applications, training systems, or other complex software-intensive environments.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages, frameworks, and development environments relevant to the program.
Experience with software lifecycle processes, version control, issue tracking, and software integration practices.
Ability to lead technical work, resolve complex engineering issues, and coordinate cross-functional development activities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team leadership role within a multidisciplinary program environment.

Responsibilities

Lead software engineering activities for a mid-size simulation development program, including design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
Provide day-to-day technical leadership and team coordination for software developers working on simulation applications, services, interfaces, and supporting tools.
Support planning, tasking, prioritization, and execution of software work to meet program cost, schedule, performance, and quality objectives.
Translate simulation system requirements and operational needs into software development approaches, architectures, and implementation plans.
Oversee software design decisions, coding practices, integration approaches, and defect resolution efforts.
Support software team management, including work assignment, technical mentoring, collaboration, and performance support for assigned personnel.
Coordinate software development activities with systems engineering, test, integration, cybersecurity, configuration management, and program management teams.
Contribute to software architecture, interface design, data flow design, and technical baseline management for simulation solutions.

Skills

Software Design

Simulation Systems

Technical Leadership

Agile Development

Top Secret Clearance

Cross-Functional Coordination

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Master’s Degree in Software Engineering

Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

DevSecOps

Configuration Management

Simulation Applications

Modeling and Simulation

Job description

Lead software engineering activities for a mid-size simulation development program, including design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
Provide day-to-day technical leadership and team coordination for software developers working on simulation applications, services, interfaces, and supporting tools.
Support planning, tasking, prioritization, and execution of software work to meet program cost, schedule, performance, and quality objectives.
Translate simulation system requirements and operational needs into software development approaches, architectures, and implementation plans.
Oversee software design decisions, coding practices, integration approaches, and defect resolution efforts.
Support software team management, including work assignment, technical mentoring, collaboration, and performance support for assigned personnel.
Coordinate software development activities with systems engineering, test, integration, cybersecurity, configuration management, and program management teams.
Contribute to software architecture, interface design, data flow design, and technical baseline management for simulation solutions.
Ensure software products are secure, maintainable, scalable, and aligned with approved engineering standards and lifecycle processes.
Lead or support agile, iterative, or hybrid software development activities such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, demonstrations, reviews, and retrospectives.
Review source code, technical designs, build processes, and test results to ensure technical quality and readiness.
Support troubleshooting of complex software and integration issues across simulation components and development environments.
Track software team progress, technical risks, dependencies, and issues and communicate status to program leadership.
Support software release planning, configuration management, DevSecOps processes, and environment coordination.
Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, milestone events, and management briefings as needed.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
Top Secret Clearance
Significant experience in software design, development, integration, and testing
Experience leading software teams or serving in a software technical lead role
Experience supporting simulation systems, modeling and simulation applications, training systems, or other complex software-intensive environments
Proficiency in one or more programming languages, frameworks, and development environments relevant to the program
Experience with software lifecycle processes, version control, issue tracking, and software integration practices
Ability to lead technical work, resolve complex engineering issues, and coordinate cross-functional development activities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team leadership role within a multidisciplinary program environment.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in software design, development, integration, and testing within simulation environments, while providing technical leadership and team coordination to ensure project success and adherence to engineering standards.

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