Note: This position is open exclusively to candidates currently enrolled in the Hiring Our Heroes Fellows Program. Applications from individuals not participating in the program will not be considered.
Software Engineer III, $145-156k experience – San Diego, California
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems).
- Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification strongly preferred
- 10 years of professional experience with software engineering, delivering and sustaining production software systems.
- Experience applying programming concepts in a professional or advanced academic setting using one or more modern languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, or similar).
- Demonstrated experience analyzing user needs and operational requirements and translating them into effective software designs and implementations.
- Experience applying modern software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps/DevSecOps) in a professional environment, including participation in iterative planning, execution, and continuous improvement.
- Experience integrating software with other systems and services and working collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., project management, security, logistics, operations).
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and enhance existing software capabilities, including troubleshooting, performance tuning, and refactoring.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills with a track record of delivering high-quality, maintainable solutions.
- Ability to provide technical guidance, inform design decisions, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
Desired Qualifications:
- Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification.
- Experience in DoD, Navy, or other federal government software development environments.
- Experience with secure coding practices, cybersecurity requirements, and working in or around RMF/IA-driven environments.
- Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated test frameworks.
- Experience with database design, performance optimization, and data migration in mission-critical systems.
- Familiarity with containerization, microservices, and cloud-native architectures.
- Experience leading technical design sessions and driving consensus on architectural decisions.
Required Clearance:
- Secret clearance required, Top Secret clearance preferred; US Citizenship required, No dual citizenship.
