Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

L3Harris Technologies • Waco, TX

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About The Position

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Senior Specialist, Software Engineering Job Code: 32230 Job Location: Waco, TX Schedule: 9/80 Job Description: L3Harris is seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior-Level Software Engineer to join our innovative technology team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing software solutions that contribute to the strategic objectives of our organization. This position involves working collaboratively within a dynamic environment to design, develop, and maintain software applications that are critical to our operations and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated software development experience within the DoD industry.
• Demonstrated understanding of software development principles and design patterns.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies such as Test-Driven Development.
• Ablity to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Ability to travel domestically and/or ability to work extended hours as needed based on business demands.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of Windows and UNIX based platforms (CENTOS/ROCKY/RHEL 8)
• Demonstrated familiarity with software patterns and modern design methodology (UML)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Git or Bitbucket, and JIRA
• Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices (Fortify)
• Demonstrated experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub).
• Demonstrated understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new software features and frameworks, delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and functionality.
• Engage with other team members in the planning of project timelines, implementation of design specifications, and system performance improvements.
• Conduct code reviews, write unit tests, and document software implementations to ensure development quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing software applications, enhancing user experience and system performance.
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, and emerging technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees