Job#: 3053968 Job Description: Senior Software Engineer
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico (On-site)
Alternate Location: El Segundo, CA, Kent, WA
Role Overview
This is a technical leadership position focused on providing senior-level software expertise, architecture support, and future technical leadership for a long-term program. The role involves driving end-to-end software development, owning software design, implementation, and testing processes to meet program milestones. This leader will also shape organization-wide software architecture strategy for current and future ground solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Gather and document requirements for software systems.
- Plan and execute software architecture and design activities.
- Support system design activities and provide technical planning assistance.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the program, providing technical guidance to team members.
- Leverage programming and software engineering experience to resolve technical questions and development challenges.
- Oversee the design, development, and analysis of software systems.
- Lead code reviews to ensure alignment with requirements and standards.
- Research and oversee the implementation of current and emerging software technologies, tools, and frameworks.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree.
Experience: 10+ years of experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge, object-oriented design, and software patterns. Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems. Proven experience in software architecture, design, and technical leadership.
Technical Skills: Experience with Software Engineering principles including Software Configuration Management, Software Architecture and Design, and Software Life Cycle Management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with mission systems.
- Experience with one or more of the following: Java, C++, Python, JS frameworks (REACT, jQuery UI, Open Layers), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, MongoDB, REST, and OpenAPI.
- Experience using dependency management and automation services (e.g., Ivy, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins).
- Experience using cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Familiarity with practices such as test-driven development (TDD), agile software development, and CI/CD management.
- Experience with software for control systems, embedded FPGA, low latency deterministic systems, operator interfaces, control gimbals, ground antennas, or optical sensors.
- Strong mentoring, leadership, and communication skills.
Work Environment
This position is 100% onsite. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with flexible scheduling available. The position may require travel up to 20% of the time.
Additional Information
To be considered for this position, you may be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Successful candidates must also satisfy the organization's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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