Senior Software Engineer

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Fort Eustis, Newport News, VA
In-Office
Mid level
Aerospace • Defense • Manufacturing
Defense and Space Manufacturing
The Role
The Senior Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain software applications, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Threat Tec, LLC, a rapidly growing Veteran-Owned Business, is the leader of Operational Environment (OE) replication and Threat Emulation/Wargaming solutions. Threat Tec brings innovative thinking and extensive experience to complex challenges for public and private sector customers. We work alongside our nation's defenders, developing solutions that drive success and protect our future. Join a team that is embodied by an unwavering commitment to professionalism, honesty, and innovation.

The Senior Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications. This includes writing clean, maintainable code, performing code reviews, and ensuring software meets performance and scalability requirements. The role also involves mentoring junior engineers, providing technical guidance, and leading technical discussions. The engineer will work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet customer needs.  

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Serve as part of a larger architecture, engineering, development, and testing team, collaborating on the various layers of the infrastructure for a web-based planning and simulation system in coordination with DOD teams.  
  • Establishes software information and engineering requirements which is necessitated by the potential complexity of those software systems, which may contain millions of lines of code.  
  • Applies the discipline of software engineering for specific technical problems and procedures, including knowledge, tools, and methods for software requirements, software design, software construction, software testing, and software maintenance tasks.  
  • Operate within the DevSecOps framework to ensure continuous integration, continuous delivery, and enhanced security.  
  • Relates the disciplines of software engineering to the disciplines of computer science, computer engineering, management, mathematics, project management, quality management, software ergonomics, and systems engineering.  
  • Meet or be able to meet certification and training requirements defined in the DoD 8570.01.  
  • Meet or be able to meet applicable security certification requirements mandated in the Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program Manual, DoD 8570.01-M change 3.  
  • Work may take place at contractor site, Government site, or a combination of the two.  

Qualifications/ Technical Skills

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with three years’ work experience or completed Software Development Program with four years’ work experience.  
  • Strong Python and Rust skills – needs to be comfortable switching between both.
  • Front-end experience with React, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
  • Containers & Azure Cloud – should know how to build and deploy in cloud environments.
  • Data Science familiarity – not necessarily a hardcore data scientist, but should understand concepts well enough to work with models, datasets, and analytics.
  • Database knowledge – SQL, NoSQL, or both. They should know their way around data storage and retrieval.
  • Solid algorithms & problem-solving skills – needs to be able to break down complex problems and find efficient solutions.
  • Strong language and writing skills  
  • Excellent organizational skills  
  •  Clearance: Must possess a Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain one. 

Soft Skills & Leadership Qualities

  • Proactively identifies and addresses challenges without waiting for direction, demonstrating a strong initiative and ability to drive projects forward independently.
  • Strong communicator – can work well with both developers and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Good at juggling priorities – able to balance technical work with project needs.
  • Team leader – can guide and mentor developers, set clear goals, and keep everyone aligned.
  • Collaboration & customer engagement – must have a strong track record of working closely with the customer, project manager, and other SMEs in a collaborative manner. Needs to be comfortable gathering requirements, clarifying priorities, and ensuring the team is delivering exactly what’s needed.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Threat Tec, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and/or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request assistance by contacting [email protected] or calling 757-240-4305.

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The Company
HQ: Hampton, VA
271 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

At Threat Tec, we are passionate about enabling and supporting the interests of the United States and its allies. As a trusted provider, we specialize in delivering comprehensive insights and dynamic depictions of perceived threats, ensuring our clients stay one step ahead in today's ever-changing world.

Our exceptional teams are at the forefront, providing live threat emulation, conducting wargaming scenarios, and creating realistic simulations that address the most critical concerns that keep leaders up at night. We understand the importance of staying prepared and maintaining a strategic edge, which is why our solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of our clients and help them navigate the complexities of the global threat landscape.

With a deep commitment to excellence, we continually invest in our people and technology to deliver innovative and impactful solutions. Our team of experts combines their diverse expertise and experience to deliver unmatched results, providing our clients with the highest level of confidence and security.

If you are looking for an expert partner to assist with your project, we invite you to contact our Headquarters at 757-240-4305. We are ready to collaborate with you, understand your specific challenges, and tailor our services to meet your unique requirements. Together, we can address the most pressing threats and contribute to a safer and more secure world.

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