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David Careers

Senior Specialist, Software Engineer

Posted 4 days ago

l3harris technologiesMelbourne (FL)
Software DevelopersComputer Systems Design Services

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About the role

Senior Specialist, Software EngineerL3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Location: Chantilly, VA, Colorado Springs, CO, Melbourne, FL or Rochester, NY
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description: L3Harris is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to help build and enhance mission-critical command-and-control applications supporting space domain missions. In this role, you will join a multidisciplinary team using Agile and DevSecOps practices to deliver new capabilities, modernize existing software, and solve complex technical problems in secure environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys backend development, API design, and collaborating across the stack to deliver real mission impact.
Essential Functions: Design, develop, test, and maintain software capabilities for mission-focused command-and-control applications. Build backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot, with opportunities to contribute across the full stack. Support integration, upgrades, and modernization efforts for operational mission software. Troubleshoot software issues, improve reliability, and help deliver a strong end-user experience. Work closely with software, systems, and mission partners in an Agile development environment. Contribute to modern DevSecOps practices including automated testing, CI/CD workflows, and containerized deployments.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or a Graduate degree with 4 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, 10 or more years of directly related experience will be considered.
  • Experience developing software in Java.
  • Experience building applications with the Spring Boot framework.
  • Experience with front-end development in React and Typescript.
  • Experience designing or integrating RESTful web services.
  • Experience with unit testing and software quality practices.
  • Experience working with PostgreSQL or a similar relational database management system.
  • Experience working in Agile software development environments such as SAFe, Scrum, or Kanban.
  • Experience with container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.
  • Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Experience building or supporting microservices-based architectures.
  • Experience with cloud environments such as AWS or AWS GovCloud.
  • Experience with front-end development technologies such as React, Angular, TypeScript, CSS/SCSS, or HTML.Experience supporting space, defense, or other mission-critical systems.
  • Experience mentoring early-career engineers

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