Software Developer - Java, C++, Eclipse IDE, UI/UX with Security

Software Developer III – Java, C++, Eclipse IDE, UI/UX Location: Redstone Gateway, Huntsville, AL, 35808 (Hybrid: In office 2 days a week -W/Th) Clearance: Secret (must be current and active)

Compensation: 110-120K

Relocation: Will consider candidates that will relocate Our Client is seeking an experienced Software Engineer (Level 3) to support the Missile and Space Command - Force Modeling and Simulations Contract for Framework and Tools (MASC-F) program. This role will focus on designing and developing secure, scalable, and high-performance software systems that operate within standalone and distributed computing environments. The ideal candidate will be a recognized expert in software development and system architecture with demonstrated experience leading Agile development teams in defense or mission-critical domains.

Must have an active and transferable DoD SECRET security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate on a team of software developers supporting architecture discussions; code design, development and review to delivery; and integration

• Develop code based on written features in a highly collaborative environment, provide code-level insights to debug software

• Ensure adherence to software engineering standards, language style guides, best practices, and configuration management processes

• Develop UI/UX components and intuitive front-end solutions using tools such as Storybook and modern Java/C++ frameworks

• Work with containerization tools like Docker and/or Podman to support the program’s shift toward microservices and scalable deployment models

• Collaborate in a fast-paced Agile environment, utilizing tools like Jira and Confluence (Digital Agility) for sprint tracking, backlog grooming, and team collaboration

• Participate in mixed classification and distributed computing environments for code development, deployment, and testing

• Assist teams with breaking down Feature development stories to actionable tasks that can be independently developed and collectively integrated

• Interface with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, software testers, product owners, and Lockheed program leadership

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience/combined education)

• Minimum 5 years of professional software engineering experience, or 3 years with a master’s degree and a related field

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher

• Strong experience with Java, C++, and the Eclipse IDE

• Solid understanding of UI/UX design principles and implementation

• Experience integrating with tools and technologies such as RabbitMQ, Storybook, Jupyter Notebooks, Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence), and Digital Agility

Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting DoD or aerospace/defense programs

• Experience with the OpenSplice software

• Experience with Test-Driven development practices

• Background in distributed systems, local compute cluster platforms / cloud architectures, and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Podman)

• Knowledge of OSF-G architecture or similar real-time frameworks

• Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD processes

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