At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description:
Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of War and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best; we make them a priority, and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and delivering meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions.
Our Space Operations Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing software solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Are you an experienced Software Engineer looking for an opportunity to grow your skillset? Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges? We need your help.
We are supporting a game-changing software development approach in support of the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Department of War (DoW) through the development and support of software applications and associated cloud-based infrastructures. Our team is looking for an experienced individual with a broad background in full-stack web application development. We are looking for someone who can work in a dynamic, fast-paced, agile environment. In this position, you will be a member of a highly collaborative, multi-contractor support team.
We prefer that you reside in Colorado Springs, CO or San Antonio, TX although remote work will be considered for strong candidates with a demonstrated ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with at least 5 years of technical experience. Additional relevant experience may be accepted in place of a degree.
- Experience with web application development frameworks (React, Angular JS, Vue JS, JavaScript, etc.)
- Experience with API development and implementation.
- Experience with object-oriented programming languages (Golang, Python, Java, C#)
- Experience with database development (MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
- Experience developing within an Agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) environment (Scrum, Kanban, Lean Software development, Scaled Agile Framework, etc.)
- Experience with Git Ops and version control software (Git)
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Gitlab, GitHub, Jenkins, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a desire and ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment and possess a willingness to take the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly.
- Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English.
- Must be a US Citizen due to DoW contract requirements.
- Ability to pass a security background check.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with collaboration tools (Mattermost, Slack, Teams, etc.)
- Experience with Platform One or other DoW Software Factories.
- Experience with application deployment in Docker Containers.
- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to include services such as VPC, EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.
- Experience with container orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
- Experience with Identity and Access Management tools (Keycloak, Appgate, Okta, etc.)
- Experience with one or more scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Script Runner, etc.)
- Understanding of AI/ML concepts (bonus if you’ve implemented an AI/ML feature).
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis 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: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We 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, 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 a technical discipline and at least 5 years of technical experience, or equivalent relevant experience in place of a degree
- Experience with web application development frameworks such as React, AngularJS, Vue.js, or JavaScript
- Experience with API development and implementation
- Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Golang, Python, Java, or C#
- Experience with database development using technologies such as MS SQL, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
- Experience developing within an Agile Software Development Lifecycle environment
- Experience with GitOps and version control software, including Git
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab, GitHub, or Jenkins
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Willingness and ability to learn new tools and concepts quickly
- Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Ability to pass a security background check
- Experience with collaboration tools such as Mattermost, Slack, or Teams
- Experience with Platform One or other Department of War Software Factories
- Experience deploying applications in Docker containers
- Experience with Amazon Web Services, including VPC, EC2, S3, or Lambda
- Experience with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes
- Experience with identity and access management tools such as Keycloak, Appgate, or Okta
- Experience with scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell
- Understanding of AI/ML concepts or experience implementing an AI/ML feature
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
Parsons Corporation Insights
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.
