Optimization Tech Debt Lead (Engineer Software 3) - 27216

Requisition Number: 27216

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $96,951.00 - $130,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers-HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Summary

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking a Software Engineer to support the Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE) for the Joint Staff J7 (JS J-7) contract. This role focuses on modernizing codebases, improving system performance, and driving technical excellence in a mission-critical environment.

What You Will Do
Refactor and modernize legacy code to improve maintainability and readability.
Identify and prioritize technical debt across the codebase.
Increase automated test coverage (unit, integration, regression).
Upgrade outdated libraries, frameworks, and dependencies.
Address security vulnerabilities and deprecated components.
Improve CI/CD pipeline reliability and system monitoring.
Collaborate with feature teams to plan and execute technical improvements.
Develop well-structured code following established standards.
Test software against requirements and document results.
Support development of virtual environment courses and related systems.

What You Must Have
5 years experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
Active Secret Clearance
Proficiency in C++ and/or C# in a Visual Studio environment
Strong software debugging skills
Experience with unit, integration, and regression testing
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated build processes
Experience with Agile methodologies, Jira, Confluence, and Git.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Requirements
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 products a plus
Understanding of system architecture and experience with distributed systems
Familiarity with Java, JavaScript, NodeJS, ReactJS.
Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and Helm charts.
Development experience in Linux environments.
Database design (Relational and NoSQL/Graph).
Background in performance optimization and technical improvement initiatives.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonother non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
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