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Job Description:
Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense 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. Parsons creates game-changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists.
Are you a Software Engineer looking for an opportunity to leverage your extensive experience and work on container-based deployments? Would you like an opportunity to work on cutting-edge integration projects, developing robust, scalable, and high-performance solutions? Are you interested in multi-domain C4ISR development? Would you like to work on operational software with an advanced web-based user interface? Do you want to be part of a fast-paced team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges? We need your help.
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Software Engineer to join our team at various locations in Norfolk, VA, San Diego CA, and Colorado Springs, CO. In this role you will get to support a high visibility Navy Program. You will lead teams in the design, development, and maintenance of complex systems. We meet customer and mission needs by leveraging cutting-edge research and technology, using small teams to rapidly get capabilities into the hands of the warfighter.
What You’ll be Doing:
Work closely with engineers, analysts, and other developers to brainstorm and implement creative solutions for customer needs.
Share expertise in software development and data analytics to guide the team toward achieving program objectives.
Take a leadership role in defining the technical direction of projects, ensuring that the team’s efforts align with customer requirements and mission goals.
Mentor junior team members, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and problem-solving approaches.
Collaborate with team members to test and refine code, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance.
Participate in brainstorming sessions to identify innovative approaches and refine technical designs.
Provide regular updates to team members and stakeholders, fostering transparency and collaboration.
Ensure that the team’s work directly supports the warfighter by delivering functional, reliable, and impactful solutions.
Take pride in seeing projects through from conception to deployment, knowing that your contributions make a tangible difference.
Required Qualifications:
Must have a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
Minimum of 5+ years of software development experience with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or other technical discipline (additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
Experience with designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance back-end services and APIs.
Extensive experience with modern programming languages (Java, TypeScript, JavaScript)
Experience with creating web applications (Angular)
Relational database development experience (PostgreSQL)
In-depth knowledge of software engineering and programming concepts
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative/distributed team environment
Desired Qualifications:
Expertise in containerized application development and management, preferably with a strong familiarity of Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with asynchronous messaging frameworks, (Kafka)
Advanced knowledge in object-oriented analysis and design techniques
Experience with source control systems (Git, Bitbucket)
Strong leadership skills and a desire to provide guidance to junior team members
Familiarity with agile development principles and practices (SAFe, JIRA)
Master of Science in Software Engineering and/or Computer Science is a plus
An active TS/SCI is preferred
Experience supporting Navy programs, NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, NIWC Atlantic
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top 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 - $181,100.00This 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
- Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Minimum of 5+ years of software development experience (Bachelor's in Computer Science or technical discipline; additional experience may substitute)
- Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance back-end services and APIs
- Extensive experience with modern programming languages: Java, TypeScript, JavaScript
- Experience creating web applications using Angular
- Relational database development experience (PostgreSQL)
- In-depth knowledge of software engineering and programming concepts
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to work in a collaborative/distributed team environment
- Expertise in containerized application development and management (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with asynchronous messaging frameworks (Kafka)
- Advanced knowledge in object-oriented analysis and design techniques
- Experience with source control systems (Git, Bitbucket)
- Strong leadership skills and mentoring experience
- Familiarity with agile development principles and practices (SAFe, JIRA)
- Master of Science in Software Engineering and/or Computer Science (preferred)
- Active TS/SCI (preferred)
- Experience supporting Navy programs (NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, NIWC Atlantic)
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
