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Department Summary:
Do you want to develop software systems that contribute to solving our nation’s most critical problems? Do you want to be mentored by engineers and scientists that are experts in their fields? Are you passionate about best practices for delivering the highest quality software solutions across distributed computing environments from the cloud to the tactical edge?
At MITRE, you will work on a variety of projects that support our Government sponsors and benefit from the many learning opportunities—classes at the MITRE Institute, continuing education through our Educational Assistance program, attending tech talks and innovation exchanges, publishing and presenting at technical forums and more.
Roles and Responsibilities:
This is an opportunity for Senior / Lead Software Engineers who not only excel in software development but also possess innovation and leadership skills. In this position, you will play a critical role in driving technical innovation, leading cross-functional teams, and working with stakeholders to identify and pursue new opportunities for impact.
You will gain experience with one or more of the following:
- DevSecOps
- Full-Stack Development
- Embedded Systems and Internet of Things
- Practical Applications of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including domain experts, business development, and IR&D to identify and pursue new opportunities.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (including but not limited to Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, etc.) and 5+ years applicable experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
- Must be a US citizen able to obtain and maintain a US government clearance.
- Proficiency with DevSecOps principles and practices (desirable also includes exposure to Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure-as-Code, Automation for Security and Testing, etc.).
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
- High level desire to help their nation solve its most critical challenges.
- Documented competency using software development tools and frameworks, including source control management tools (e.g., Git).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preference given to candidates who have completed an advanced degree in a technical discipline (including but not limited to Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, etc.).
- Preference given to qualified candidates with active clearance.
- Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
- Familiarity with Cloud Services Providers (AWS, Azure, Google, etc.).
- Knowledge of software design patterns.
- Knowledge of database technologies, including relational or NoSQL.
- Knowledge of Generative Pretrained and Large Language Models and use in the Software Development Lifecycle.
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
None
This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Secret
Work Location Type:
Hybrid
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