Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.
Lockheed Martin’s SOF GLSS Team, the leading provider of a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance and sustainment services is seeking a Software Engineer to join the SOF GLSS team in Fayetteville, NC. The candidate will perform classified duties supporting multiple Special Operations groups.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Software Engineer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Plans, conducts, and coordinates MS SQL development activities. Designs, develops, documents, database architecture for new and existing software applications.
• Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be designed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used.
• Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition.
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Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more about SOF GLSS here.
This position is located in Fayetteville, NC Discover Fayetteville
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.
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Expertise in at least one major language:
Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, C++, Ruby Clean code practices (SOLID, DRY, KISS)
Data structures & algorithms
(arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hashing, sorting, dynamic programming)
B. System Design & Architecture
Designing scalable, distributed systems
Understanding of load balancing, caching, queues
Designing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
Microservices architecture
C. Databases
SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server)
NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)
Query optimization & schema design
D. Cloud & DevOps Fundamentals
Experience with at least one cloud platform:
AWS, Azure, GCP
CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI)
Containerization and orchestration:
Advanced System Design
Event-driven architectures
Distributed computing principles
(consistency, partitioning, fault tolerance)
Experience with high-scale systems (millions of users)
B. DevOps & Infrastructure
Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Logging, monitoring, observability
(Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog)
C. Security Knowledge
Secure coding practices (OWASP)
Identity & access management (OAuth, JWT)
D. Frontend Knowledge (full-stack roles)
React, Angular, Vue
UI performance optimization
E. AI/ML or Data Engineering Exposure
Machine learning basics or pipelines
Data streaming frameworks (Kafka, Kinesis)
F. Performance & Optimization
Profiling tools
(Perf, Jaeger, Chrome DevTools, JProfiler)
Database performance tuning
Soft Skills Expected at Senior Level
Ownership mindset
Conflict resolution & team support
Prioritization and roadmap planning
Ability to work cross-functionally (QA, Product, UX)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $108600.00 - $201600.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Skills Required
- Expertise in at least one major programming language: Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, C++, or Ruby
- Knowledge of clean code practices including SOLID, DRY, and KISS
- Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- Experience designing scalable, distributed systems
- Understanding of load balancing, caching, and queues
- Experience designing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL
- Knowledge of microservices architecture
- Experience with SQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server
- Experience with NoSQL databases, including MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Redis
- Knowledge of query optimization and schema design
- Experience with at least one cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain a company-sponsored security clearance
- Advanced system design and event-driven architecture experience
- Distributed computing knowledge, including consistency, partitioning, and fault tolerance
- Experience with high-scale systems serving millions of users
- Infrastructure-as-code experience with Terraform or CloudFormation
- Experience with logging, monitoring, and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Datadog
- Knowledge of secure coding, OWASP, OAuth, and JWT
- Frontend experience with React, Angular, or Vue
- Machine learning, data pipeline, Kafka, or Kinesis exposure
- Performance profiling and database performance tuning experience
- Ownership, conflict resolution, prioritization, roadmap planning, and cross-functional collaboration skills
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