Senior Java Software Engineer - Top Secret

Parsons is a company that delivers cutting-edge technology solutions for critical capabilities in various operations. They are seeking an experienced Senior Java Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain efficient software, interface with customers, and contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.

Responsibilities:

• Designing, building, and maintaining efficient, reusable, and reliable software that integrates with various sensors
• Traveling to support test exercises, including international travel as required (up to 25%)
• Interfacing with customers and end users to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Working with external data sources and APIs
• Participating in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards
• Testing and debugging applications to ensure optimal performance and usability
• Implementing security and data protection measures
• Continuously exploring and evaluating new technologies and frameworks to improve the development process
• Contributing to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team

Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 8+ years of related experience
• Strong programming skills in Java or similar languages
• Experience interfacing with customers and end-users to define technical requirements
• Experience leading technical decisions, including problem breakdown, solution identification, and effective communication with engineering teams
• Strong understanding of common test frameworks such as JUnit
• Ability to travel to support multiple integration exercises each year
• Master's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proficiency in writing clean, well-documented, and well-tested code using industry best practices
• Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures and their practical applications
• Experience with production-quality coding standards and design patterns
• Professional development experience with the Rust programming language
• Passion for developing customer-focused solutions
• Experience with container-based software solutions such as Docker
• GUI development experience with Java Swing
• Experience developing within GIS applications, including TAK, TAKX, iTAK, WinTAK, or ATAK
• Foundational knowledge of Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Electronic Attack (EA), and related platforms and capabilities
• Former Military or Intelligence Community (IC) experience is a plus