Senior Software Engineer - JAAR/DCD Program (Engineer Software 4) - 30172

HII•Virginia Beach, VA

13d•Remote

About The Position

Mission Technologies' System Integration group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Integrated Training Systems Software Development (ITS-SD) team. This full-time remote position supports the design, development, and deployment of both shore-based and shipboard software applications, including the Joint After Action Review (JAAR) and Data Collection and Display (DCD) systems. This role supports high-impact software systems that contribute directly to the training effectiveness and operational readiness of the U.S. Navy. By designing and deploying mission-critical solutions, the Software Engineer helps ensure seamless execution of distributed training environments across tactical platforms.

Requirements

9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
Experience implementing Agile and Scrum development methodologies
Proficiency in software design and development using one or more of the following/related: C# C++ Angular framework
Significant database experience with one or more of the following/related: PostgreSQL Structured Query Language (SQL)
U.S. citizenship required
Must possess a current or active Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain one
Security+ certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Degree in Computer Science or related field
Operational or development knowledge of military training systems
CompTIA Security+ CE certification (or equivalent) to meet DoD requirements for IAT Level II roles under DoD 8570 and SECNAV M-5239.2
Experience using: JIRA (project tracking)
Confluence (documentation)
GitLab (source control)
Containers: Docker and Kubernetes
.NET build scripts, dependency management
CI/CD pipelines
Python
Alloy/Grafana/Loki/Prometheus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a small Agile software team and customers to support sprint planning, execution, and reviews
Develop software solutions by interpreting requirements and consulting with end users
Investigate and resolve system issues, including analyzing and resolving Software Trouble Reports
Create and maintain software development documentation, including notebooks, sequence diagrams, and dependencies
Write clean, maintainable code with strong commenting and documentation practices
Perform hands-on development and troubleshooting, using innovative approaches to solve technical problems
Conduct developer testing in lab environments and shipboard settings (as required) to verify compliance with requirements
Participate in limited travel to support software installation and testing efforts