Senior Software Developer

NPAworldwide; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full relocation provided

Job summary

NPAworldwide seeks a highly experienced software engineer to join a multi-disciplinary R&D team. You will design, implement, test, and deploy advanced geolocation and digital communications software in a national security context.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of Golang, C++, Python, and modern API development, with a focus on scalable, maintainable enterprise systems. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and be a US citizen.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science (Bachelors, Masters or PhD).
• 15+ years in software engineering or related discipline.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, develop, test, deploy, and operate software systems.
• Build APIs for internal and external products.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers; provide technical direction.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, engineers and vendors.

Skills

Golang

C++

Python

JavaScript

Cloud computing

DevOps

CI/CD

AWS

Leadership

Agile

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Gitlab

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a talented, tenacious, results driven individual to work in a multi-disciplinary R&D environment with likeminded motivated electrical engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists who are collectively responsible for creating custom geolocation and digital communications systems in support of national security defense.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented, tenacious, results driven individual to work in a multi-disciplinary R&D environment with likeminded motivated electrical engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists who are collectively responsible for creating custom geolocation and digital communications systems in support of national security defense.
Core responsibilities include creative problem solving, researching or inventing advanced geolocation algorithms, implementing them in efficient software, testing with real-world data, and deploying to front-line customer facilities.
Our dynamic environment and diverse projects demand flexibility to learn new technologies quickly.
Our personnel can expect to work across all functional areas: systems engineering, development, integration and test, deployment and O&M.

Core Responsibilities Include

Design/architect, develop, test, deploy, and operate fully integrated software
Design, build, and maintain infrastructure for modern integration between our applications and third-party services
Collaborate extremely effectively with product managers, designers, other engineers, stakeholders, and vendors on projects within the team.
Communicate technical ideas and work closely with other senior members of the team.
You will also provide technical leadership and guidance to junior team members and mentor others to grow in their technical abilities.
A key responsibility is staying up-to-date with the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies and experimenting with new technologies to incorporate innovative solutions into our projects.
Our personnel can expect to work across all functional areas: systems engineering, development, integration and test, deployment and O&M, and experience the direct mission feedback from the customer and seeing your project provide real-world contributions that make a significant difference.
Youre encouraged and expected to propose things that you believe will improve the applications and frameworks youre working in.
The ability to work unsupervised with minimal direction and the ability to self-start is a must.
What required background will make you successful?
Expert knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and modern design patterns and data layers
Expert knowledge of Golang
Passion to build internal solutions and own development of enterprise-wide applications
Extensive knowledge of building quality APIs for internal and external products
Extensive experience integrating internal and third-party services into your solution
Highly proficient in modern software engineering practices for testability and readability
Demonstrated ability to design the architecture of software systems to ensure they achieve functionality, performance, scalability, and maintainability requirements
Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Minimum 15 Years' Experience In Software Engineering-related Discipline

Active TS/SCI security clearance

Us Citizenship Required

Preferred skills:
Experience providing technical leadership and guidance to junior team member and mentoring other engineers to grow in their technical abilities
Highly proficient in C++ and Python for engineering and scientific applications in LINUX environments
Knowledge of cloud computing platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Knowledge of Javascript and web technologies such as VueJS or React
Experience automating workflows across the enterprise
DevOps and Cloud computing Experience (Gitlab, CI/CD, CVE mitigations, Docker, Kubernetes, PIP)
Agile development processes and leadership
Full relocation provided
Remote work/telework is not available for this position.

Qualifications

What required background will make you successful?
Expert knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and modern design patterns and data layers
Expert knowledge of Golang
Passion to build internal solutions and own development of enterprise-wide applications
Extensive knowledge of building quality APIs for internal and external products
Extensive experience integrating internal and third-party services into your solution
Highly proficient in modern software engineering practices for testability and readability
Demonstrated ability to design the architecture of software systems to ensure they achieve functionality, performance, scalability, and maintainability requirements
Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Preferred Skills

Experience providing technical leadership and guidance to junior team member and mentoring other engineers to grow in their technical abilities
Highly proficient in C++ and Python for engineering and scientific applications in LINUX environments
Knowledge of cloud computing platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Knowledge of Javascript and web technologies such as VueJS or React
Experience automating workflows across the enterprise
DevOps and Cloud computing Experience (Gitlab, CI/CD, CVE mitigations, Docker, Kubernetes, PIP)
Agile development processes and leadership
Full relocation provided
Remote work/telework is not available for this position.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

We are seeking a talented, tenacious, results driven individual to work in a multi-disciplinary R&D environment with likeminded motivated electrical engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists who are collectively responsible for creating custom geolocation and digital communications systems in support of national security defense.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 160000
Salary Max : $ 260000
Currency Type : USD