Senior Java Software Engineer - Top Secret

ParsonsKellogg is a leading company delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for critical capabilities across various operational domains. They are seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain efficient software, while interfacing with customers and ensuring code quality through reviews and testing.

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
• A valid U.S. passport is required for all official travel outside the continental United States (OCONUS)
• 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