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Job Description:
Are you ready for a challenge that will keep you on the edge in the field of military operations? Are you a Software Engineer with experience leveraging your expertise to create intuitive, user-friendly web-based platforms? Imagine yourself working on a top-level, critical mission alongside other seasoned professionals. Parsons is now hiring a Software Engineer with a passion for innovation to support our USPACOM mission partner.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Coordinate across a geographically dispersed cross-functional team and stakeholders to formulate, prototype, implement and fine-tune solutions
- Experience with front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks, and third-party libraries
- Review and write clean code, resolve and troubleshoot errors, and apply constant refactoring to address cumbersome or faulty code
- Interface with AWS Cloud services; apply cloud engineering practices to maintain and deploy solutions
- Identify and integrate various data sources (e.g. APIs, file systems, databases); develop and maintain data pipelines to automate the ingestion of source data utilizing PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and ElasticSearch
- Demonstrate expertise with designing, maintaining and troubleshooting mature CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, cloud infrastructure, identity integrations, and automated quality and securirty controls in AWS GovCloud environments
- Exercise entry-level Data Science techniques and understand AI/ML (RAG, NLP, etc.) development and implementation
- Ensure data is stored securely and can be accessed efficiently by downstream applications and users; have familiarity with network administration, particularly architecture and security policies
- Write and maintain documentation for current process and best practices to ensure compliance with data governance standards
Required Education/Experience:
- 8 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; will consider experience in lieu of degree
- 5+ years’ experience working in a multi-skilled team environment collaborating on computer science concepts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to convey complex, technical issues in an easy-to-understand manner
- Valid US Passport
- Active DoD Secret security clearance
Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience supporting a USPACOM or US Army Customer
- Previous experience supporting USPACOM intelligence and/or operations
- Experience with AI/ML concepts
- Experience with Cloud services (AWS preferred)
- Experience with containerization, specifically Docker and Kubernetes
- Coding languages JavaScript & TypeScript, Python, React with Next.js, NodeJS, GraphQL, SQL
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: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We 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
- 8 years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years' experience working in a multi-skilled team environment collaborating on computer science concepts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Valid US Passport
- Active DoD Secret security clearance
- Experience supporting cloud services and cloud engineering practices (AWS)
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, React/Next.js, Node.js, GraphQL, and SQL
- Experience with PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Elasticsearch
- Experience with AI/ML concepts (RAG, NLP)
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.
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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.
