Optimization Tech Debt Lead (Engineer Software 3) - 27216

HII's Mission Technologies division • Suffolk, VA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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• Upgrade outdated libraries, frameworks, and dependencies.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.

Benefits

• 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
• early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED