Senior C++ / Java Software Developer - Secret clearance

Senior Software Developer Strong C++ / Java ; Containerized - Secret

Location: Redstone Gateway, Huntsville, AL, 35808 (On-Site)

Clearance: Secret (must be current and active)
Compensation: 132-160K
Relocation: Will consider candidates that will relocate within 3-4 weeks
Our Client is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the Missile and Space Command. Heavy C++ with working knowledge of Java. Containerized tools is a heavy plus. This role will focus on designing and developing secure, scalable, and high-performance software systems that operate within standalone and distributed computing environments. The ideal candidate will be a recognized expert in software development and system architecture with demonstrated experience leading Agile development teams in defense or mission-critical domains.
Must have an active and transferable DoD SECRET security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance
Key Responsibilities:

• Participate on a team of software developers supporting architecture discussions; code design, development and review to delivery; and integration
• Develop code based on written features in a highly collaborative environment, provide code-level insights to debug software
• Ensure adherence to software engineering standards, language style guides, best practices, and configuration management processes
• Develop UI/UX components and intuitive front-end solutions using C++ and working knowledge of Java is required.
• Work with containerization tools like Kubernetes, Docker and/or Podman to support the program's shift toward microservices and scalable deployment models
• Collaborate in a fast-paced Agile environment, utilizing tools like Jira and Confluence (Digital Agility) for sprint tracking, backlog grooming, and team collaboration
• Participate in mixed classification and distributed computing environments for code development, deployment, and testing
• Assist teams with breaking down Feature development stories to actionable tasks that can be independently developed and collectively integrated
• Interface with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, software testers, product owners, and program leadership

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience/combined education)
• Minimum 8-10 years of professional software engineering experience, or 6+ years with a master's degree and a related field
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher
• Strong experience with C++ and working acknowledge of Java. Eclipse is a plus.
• Solid understanding of UI/UX design principles and implementation
• Background in distributed systems, local compute cluster platforms / cloud architectures, and containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, Podman)

Desired Skills (Not required):

• Typescript/Javcascript and React experience
• Experience with deploying software in a cloud environment (either Azure or AWS)
• Experience integrating with tools and technologies such as RabbitMQ, Storybook, Jupyter Notebooks, Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence), and Digital Agility
• Experience with Kubernetes (might be listed as K3s, RKE2, AKS, or EKS on their resume)

• Experience supporting DoD or aerospace/defense programs
• Experience with the OpenSplice software
• Experience with Test-Driven development practices
• Knowledge of OSF-G architecture or similar real-time frameworks
• Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD processes