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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking a Senior Software Developer to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. The Senior Developer will design and implement logical, functional software code across multiple programming languages, make informed technology choices for different environments, implement and interpret system metrics and telemetry, and rapidly diagnose and correct complex software issues in mission-critical systems
What You'll Be Doing
Advanced Software Design & Development
- Create logical and functional software code in a variety of programming languages to support Drone Armor capabilities
- Lead the design and implementation of software components, services, and interfaces based on system and mission requirements
- Design and implement metrics and telemetry instrumentation within applications and services to enable observability, health monitoring, and performance analysis
- Ensure solutions are robust, secure, maintainable, and aligned with program architecture and coding standards
Technology Evaluation & Trade-Offs
- Understand and articulate the benefits and risks associated with different coding languages and frameworks in various functional environments
- Recommend appropriate languages, tools, and design patterns based on performance, security, maintainability, and integration needs
- Evaluate and recommend telemetry, logging, and metrics frameworks and platforms (e.g., time-series databases, observability tools, APM solutions) suited to mission and deployment environments
- Provide technical guidance to developers on language and framework selection, coding practices, metrics/telemetry instrumentation, and architectural decisions
Troubleshooting, Debugging & Quality
- React to software problems quickly and effectively, correcting code and related configurations as necessary
- Debug complex issues across multiple layers (application, service, interface, data) and environments (development, integration, field)
- Use metrics, logs, and telemetry data to diagnose performance bottlenecks, reliability issues, and anomalous behavior in mission systems
- Support and refine unit, integration, and system-level tests to validate functionality and prevent regressions
Leadership & Collaboration
- Serve as a senior technical resource within the development team, mentoring junior and mid-level developers
- Promote best practices for metrics and telemetry usage, helping the team adopt a data-driven approach to reliability and performance improvements
- Collaborate with systems engineers, test engineers, and field personnel to resolve issues and improve system performance
- Contribute to technical reviews, design walkthroughs, and continuous improvement of development practices
What Required Skills You'll Bring
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 5 years of experience
OR - 8 years of relevant software development experience may be substituted for education
Experience
- Experience creating logical and functional software code in multiple programming languages
- Experience understanding and clearly articulating the benefits and risks of different coding languages in different functional environments
- Experience reacting to software problems and correcting programs as necessary in complex or mission-critical systems
- Experience implementing and using metrics, logging, and telemetry to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize software systems
Technical Competencies
- Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, C#, Go, or similar), with working knowledge of others
- Strong grasp of software engineering best practices, including design patterns, code reviews, version control, and CI/CD workflows
- Demonstrated ability to instrument code for observability and to interpret metrics and telemetry dashboards to drive technical decisions
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects efficiently
- Strong analytical and communication skills, capable of explaining technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Security & Citizenship
- Must be a US Citizen
- SECRET security clearance
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
Advanced Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
- Relevant certifications in software architecture, cloud platforms, or DevSecOps
Specialized Experience
- Experience supporting DoD, defense, or C-UAS-related software systems
- Experience with distributed, real-time, or high-availability systems
- Experience designing and operating metrics and telemetry solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/Opensearch, OpenTelemetry, or similar) in production or mission environments
Additional Technical Skills
- Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and cloud-native development
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and modern issue tracking/ALM tools
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: $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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!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, Electronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline with 5 years' experience OR 8 years of relevant software development experience
- Experience creating logical and functional software code in multiple programming languages
- Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (Python, C++, Java, C#, Go)
- Experience implementing and using metrics, logging, and telemetry to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize systems
- Experience diagnosing and correcting software problems in complex or mission-critical systems
- Strong grasp of software engineering best practices, including design patterns, code reviews, version control, and CI/CD workflows
- Demonstrated ability to instrument code for observability and interpret metrics/telemetry dashboards
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Must be a US Citizen
- Active Secret security clearance
- Experience supporting DoD, defense, or C-UAS-related software systems
- Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/Opensearch, OpenTelemetry or similar observability tools
- Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and cloud-native development
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and modern issue tracking/ALM tools
- Relevant certifications in software architecture, cloud platforms, or DevSecOps
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.
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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.
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.
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