Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Systems

ThayerMahan, Inc.; Groton (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ThayerMahan, Inc. in Groton, CT is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive full stack web application development. You will work on complex, incompletely specified tasks and collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to define and implement robust solutions.

This role requires strong communication, the ability to navigate DoD-related requirements, and the capacity to learn new technologies. A bachelor’s or master’s degree and 8+ years of experience are typical, with eligibility to obtain

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required due to access to Controlled Unclassifed Information.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• 8+ years relevant industry experience.
• Able to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work on incompletely specified tasks and help define specifications and solution options.
• Jump in the deep end and figure things out with minimal upfront explanations.
• Fluidly balance short- and long-term plans to deliver MVPs that align with long-term goals.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Testing

Learning agility

Tech research

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Git

Python

Bash

Linux

AWS

Docker

JavaScript/TypeScript/Angular

Job description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Job Category/Department: Engineering

Reporting to: Director of Software Engineering, Cloud Systems

Location (In person/Hybrid/Remote): Hybrid

Position Type: Full time.

Position Summary: ThayerMahan is seeking a senior software engineer to join our team. In this role, you will primarily focus on full stack web application development.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work on incompletely specified tasks, fluidly communicating what the specifications should be, or what the solution space (range of options) is.
• “Jump in the deep end” and figure things out, with little or no up-front explanations.
• Fluidly consider short- and long-term plans, selecting “minimum viable” short term options that elegantly build toward long-term goals.

Senior software engineers must have strong communication skills, for socializing plans and potential options and working toward well-specified product behaviors.

Qualifications And Educational Requirements

• Required qualifications:
• U.S. Citizenship (position entails access to Controlled Unclassed Information).
• Typical qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• 8+ years relevant industry experience
• Able to obtain DoD security clearance.

Required Skills

• Exploring code repositories to understand how existing features have been implemented.
• Updating code to address defects, or to create new capabilities.
• Designing and implementing new features.
• Writing documentation for users or maintainers.
• Writing automated tests.
• Learning new technologies.
• Researching technologies for potential adoption.
• Communicating clearly and efficiently around all of the above.
• Collaborating productively with stakeholders and other engineers.

Preferred Skills

• Git
• Python
• Bash
• Linux
• Data visualization (e.g. matplotlib, plotly)
• Docker
• AWS
• Javascript/Typescript/Angular

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• (Strongly preferred) Ability to travel to Groton HQ on short notice.

Travel Requirements (If Applicable)

• Occasional travel for at-sea support or major client milestones.