Senior Software Engineer - (100% Remote)

Serco; United States; Remote; USD 121,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Software Engineer, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking AI/ML products that enhance national defense. In this fully remote role, you will collaborate with a dynamic team to develop software solutions that address critical challenges in areas like Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision. Your expertise will help shape the future of digital warfighting tools, ensuring our military stays ahead of adversaries. With a competitive salary and a supportive work environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in your field.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Cutting-edge technology projects

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering with strong Java and Python skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop software solutions for defense capabilities.
• Design and modify software primarily in Java and Python.

Skills

Java

Python

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Agile Development

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Computer Vision

Data Fusion

Operational AI

Database Interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

JIRA

Java EE

Linux

Containerization Technologies

Job description

Position Description

Serco, Inc. is a leading federal government provider committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions for national and defense security. Our Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is at the forefront of innovation, driving the development of advanced AI/ML products that empower our nation's defense capabilities. We are seeking a highly skilled and Senior Software Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in developing our critical systems - (100% Remote).

As a Senior Software Engineer on our ATG team, you will be a part of a dynamic team that develops the technologies that form the foundation for a new generation of digital warfighting tools. Our rapidly growing team develops a wide range of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities addressing our customer’s challenges in the areas of Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, Data Fusion, Automation, and Operational AI for Command and Control. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact toward keeping our military always one generation ahead of our adversaries.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

In this role, you will:

• Software Engineering:
  • Collaborate with co-workers, leadership, and clients to understand client problems, identify solutions, and demonstrate software solutions.
  • Interface with customers to define requirements and communicate them to the development team.
  • Design, develop and modify software written in primarily Java and Python.
  • Participate in internal and client-defined agile software development processes.
  • Ensure software complies with customer requirements.
  • Write technical software documentation and explain software design and implementation to co-workers, clients, and partners.

• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Effectively communicate design concepts and rationale to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Work closely with engineering and development teams to ensure design implementation meets specifications.
  • Participate in agile development processes and contribute to sprint planning and reviews.
  • Present design concepts and prototypes to internal and external stakeholders.

• Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that support national and defense security.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong leadership skills to effectively lead project development.
• Expert knowledge of Java.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to travel up to 10%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Proficient in Python.
• Experience contributing to production-grade software.
• Experience with DoD information systems, use cases, and development practices.
• Experience writing software that interacts with databases and a working knowledge of database internals.
• Experience with Java EE application development and related standards (JAX-RS, CDI, Config, Servlet) or similar frameworks.
• Working knowledge of web standards, common protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, TLS), and common data format standards (e.g., XML, JSON).
• Experience writing software that integrates with authentication, authorization, and single-sign-on technologies.
• Experience with software containerization and container orchestration technologies.
• Working knowledge of secure software development practices and common weaknesses.
• Working knowledge of Git and bug tracking tools such as JIRA.
• Advanced knowledge of Linux including development and hardening of system services.

If you are interested in supporting and working with passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $121,744.58 to $210,984.64; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.