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Job Description:
Polaris Alpha® Advanced Systems, a Parsons Company, is seeking a Software Developer/Engineer whose role will be essential to the design, implementation, and delivery of high performance, secure, mission critical solutions. We seek an engineer that is versatile, display leadership qualities, and are enthusiastic to tackle new challenges as we continue to provide the military with cutting edge tools. For this position, the Software Engineer will analyze, design, and implement advanced capabilities on an assured munitions life cycle risk management tool at Picatinny Arsenal NJ, for its expansion, optimization, and seamless deployment.
Responsibilities:
- Database Management & Optimization: Developing, managing, and maintaining the Neo4j Graph database, utilizing CYPHER queries to construct efficient data pipelines, and ensuring data integrity.
- Full-Stack Development: Designing and implementing robust front-end user interfaces (UIs) and back-end architectures to support complex search, visualization, and analytical tasks.
- Containerization & Deployment: Utilizing Docker and container orchestration tools to package applications, push updates, and manage CI/CD pipelines.
- Enterprise Integration: Navigating United States Army enterprise networks and software environments to deploy technology upgrades, assist with local installations, and troubleshoot system/infrastructure issues as they arise.
- Working with the customer to investigate and resolve problems as the project matures
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering: design, development, integration, test, deployment and support.
- Neo4j Graph Database & Full-Stack Development: proven experience in Neo4j Graph database design, management, and administration; hands-on proficiency with CYPHER query language for complex graph data modeling and query optimization; strong capabilities in front-end user interface (UI) design and back-end system architecture.
- Containerization and DevOps: demonstrated expertise in using Docker to containerize applications; proficient in managing container networks, volumes, and utilizing docker containers to push seamless software updates across environments.
- Army Enterprise & Systems Familiarity: active familiarity with Army IT systems, networks, and protocols; experience assisting with software installations, executing technology upgrades, and resolving integration or operational issues working within the Army enterprise network environment.
- Must have the ability to quickly learn and creatively leverage new technologies.
- Ability to work with different development environments depending on the team’s preference and/or history
- Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance. While a security clearance is not required, it may be in the future so candidates should have or have held a clearance or be clearable.
Desired Capabilities:
- AI & Machine Learning Integration: familiarity with integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) models with Neo4j Graph databases (e.g., implementing Graph Data Science, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or semantic search).
- Picatinny Arsenal Experience & Governance: prior history working on the Arsenal, with deep institutional knowledge of Arsenal permissions, cybersecurity compliance, and administrative governance.
- Advanced Analytics Platforms: practical familiarity with Palantir’s Foundry Platform or the Army Vantage Program to support data ingestion, sharing, and enterprise-level analytics.
- Experience with Government standards and procedures.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $49.76 - $87.07We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
- 3+ years of software engineering experience spanning design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and support
- Experience designing, managing, and administering Neo4j graph databases
- Hands-on proficiency with Cypher query language, graph data modeling, and query optimization
- Front-end user interface design and back-end system architecture experience
- Experience using Docker to containerize applications and manage container networks and volumes
- Experience deploying software, performing technology upgrades, and troubleshooting within Army enterprise networks and systems
- Ability to quickly learn and creatively leverage new technologies
- Ability to work across different development environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Secret security clearance
- Experience integrating AI and ML models with Neo4j, including Graph Data Science, RAG, or semantic search
- Prior experience working at Picatinny Arsenal and familiarity with its permissions, cybersecurity compliance, and governance
- Familiarity with Palantir Foundry or the Army Vantage Program
- Experience with government standards and procedures
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
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