Software Developer
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Job Description:
Are you a software engineer looking to improve and enhance mission-critical software applications? Do you want to design and develop customer software that will be deployed in systems helping make the country a safer place?
Parsons' Cyber and Intelligence Market is looking for a self-starter who will be able to derive software requirements from customer interaction, take the lead in proposing new software capabilities, and identify improvements to existing software systems.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Conduct rapid software prototyping to demonstrate and evaluate technologies
- Conduct applied research in the areas of current and emerging computer technology and make recommendations based on research and analysis
- Investigate commercial and custom SDKs and APIs to identify additional integration capabilities
- Develop and maintain software development architecture, and make recommendations for improvement
- Conduct hands-on programming using C++, Python, Java
- Leverage modern C++, and libraries such as DPDK, Boost, Intel TBB, and FFmpeg
- Utilize Protobuf / gRPC and message bus systems for process communication
- Desire to write highly efficient multithreaded code
- Develop, compile, debug, test, deploy, document, and implement programs for new and existing systems (COTS / GOTS / Proprietary)
- Interface and communicate with other development teams for collaboration and integration efforts
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another related field. (Four years of additional work experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree.)
- 5+ years of professional experience developing in C++
- 3+ years of experience working with Linux systems
- 2+ years of experience working with networking protocols, and tools such as Wireshark
- Top Secret Clearance with Poly
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Familiarity with network routing and segmenting concepts (VPNs, MPLS, VLANs)
- Familiarity implementing and maintaining configuration management (Git), continuous integration (Jenkins), and automated test frameworks
- Ability to work in an operationally-driven environment with fluid requirements depending on operational need
- Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence
- Familiarity with virtualized environments including KVM, VMWare
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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