As a Sr. Back End Developer III, you’ll provide senior-level engineering support across sustainment, federation, and modernization efforts for mission-critical modeling and simulation systems. This role designs, develops, enhances, and sustains complex back-end software and simulation behaviors, ensuring operational fidelity, interoperability, and readiness for Air Force training and exercise environments. The position is a senior individual contributor role responsible for maintaining the operational baseline while also delivering new behaviors and enhancements aligned with evolving mission requirements.
We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.
If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!
What you’ll do:
- Design, develop, enhance, debug, and maintain back-end software supporting modeling and simulation systems.
- Sustain the operational simulation baseline through defect resolution, change requests, and deficiency report integration.
- Develop and modernize simulation behaviors, models, and data structures aligned to operational requirements.
- Support federation and interoperability with external simulators, AOC systems, and joint or coalition environments.
- Troubleshoot complex simulation behaviors, integrations, and performance issues in development and live event contexts.
- Work closely with Government SMEs to ensure simulation fidelity and mission realism.
- Support transition of PTT-related workloads into the operational baseline as required.
- Provide technical input to product and program leadership on risks, dependencies, readiness, and scope estimates.
- Participate in Agile planning, sprint execution, integration testing, and release activities in coordination with PM, Product, Test, and DevSecOps teams.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Active U.S. Government issued Secret clearance.
- 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in C++ and Python supporting complex systems
- Experience sustaining and enhancing operational modeling and simulation systems
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex defects in mission-relevant environments
- Experience working across the full software development lifecycle in Agile teams
SALARY RANGE: $152,000 – $166,000
The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:
- The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
- The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
- Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
- This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
- Performance-based bonuses
- Company-paid training and/or certifications
- Referral bonuses
To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.
Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.
Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Parental Leave and dependent care
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
What we want you to know:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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