Software Engineer Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Software Engineer to join the SOF GLSS team in Fayetteville, NC. You will design, develop, test, and maintain software for classified DoD missions, supporting a range of systems and platforms.

The role emphasizes scalable architectures, cloud-enabled implementations, and DevOps practices, with a strong focus on security, performance, and cross-functional collaboration across government programs.

Qualifications

• Must have expertise in at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, C++, Ruby).
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hashing, sorting, dynamic programming).
• Experience designing scalable, distributed systems and RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL; familiarity with microservices and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, test, and debug software for business/mission needs across the development life cycle.
• Design database architectures and optimize queries for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server; support NoSQL systems.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployments, and container orchestration; ensure secure coding practices.

Skills

Java

Python

C#

JavaScript/TypeScript

Go

C++

Ruby

Data structures

Algorithms

System design

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Microservices

Distributed systems

Load balancing

Caching

Queues

SQL

NoSQL

Terraform

Cloud

CI/CD

Containerization

Kubernetes

Security

OAuth

JWT

React

Angular

Vue

Kafka

Kinesis

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Datadog

Perf

Jaeger

JProfiler

Education

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Datadog

Kafka

Kinesis

Job description

Standard Job Description

Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.

Standard Job Description

Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.

Lockheed Martin’s SOF GLSS Team, the leading provider of a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance and sustainment services is seeking a Software Engineer to join the SOF GLSS team in Fayetteville, NC. The candidate will perform classified duties supporting multiple Special Operations groups.

What You Will Be Doing

• Plans, conducts, and coordinates MS SQL development activities. Designs, develops, documents, database architecture for new and existing software applications.
• Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be designed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used.
• Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition.

#mfcvets

Why Join Us

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to thinkbig, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We providethe resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if youhave the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing whatyou love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more about SOF GLSS here.

This position is located in Fayetteville, NC Discover Fayetteville

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.

#sofglss

Basic Qualifications

Expertise in at least one major language:
Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, C++, Ruby Clean code practices (SOLID, DRY, KISS)

Data structures & algorithms
(arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hashing, sorting, dynamic programming)

A. System Design & Architecture
Designing scalable, distributed systems
Understanding of load balancing, caching, queues
Designing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
Microservices architecture

B. Databases
SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server)
NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)
Query optimization & schema design

C. Cloud & DevOps Fundamentals

Experience With At Least One Cloud Platform
AWS, Azure, GCP
CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Containerization And Orchestration

Desired Skills

Advanced System Design

Event-driven architectures

Distributed computing principles
(consistency, partitioning, fault tolerance)

Experience with high-scale systems (millions of users)

B. DevOps & Infrastructure
Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Logging, monitoring, observability
(Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog)

C. Security Knowledge
Secure coding practices (OWASP)
Identity & access management (OAuth, JWT)

D. Frontend Knowledge (full-stack roles)
React, Angular, Vue
UI performance optimization

E. AI/ML or Data Engineering Exposure
Machine learning basics or pipelines
Data streaming frameworks (Kafka, Kinesis)

F. Performance & Optimization
Profiling tools
(Perf, Jaeger, Chrome DevTools, JProfiler)
Database performance tuning

Soft Skills Expected at Senior Level
Ownership mindset
Conflict resolution & team support
Prioritization and roadmap planning
Ability to work cross-functionally (QA, Product, UX)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $108600.00 - $201600.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.