Software Engineer (Engineer Software) -27317

HII's Mission Technologies division•Suffolk, VA

20h

About The Position

Mission Technologies is seeking a motivated Engineer Software to join our team supporting the Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE) program. In this role, you will help improve and sustain complex training and simulation software used by the Joint Staff J7. You will work in a collaborative environment focused on modernizing systems, reducing technical debt, and delivering high quality software solutions.

Requirements

2 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 0 years of experience with a Master’s degree in a related field; or a High School Diploma/equivalent and 6 years of relevant experience
Must have an active Secret Security Clearance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Self motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
Experience developing in a Linux environment
Proficiency with Agile methodologies and frameworks
Experience using Confluence, Jira, and Git
Proficiency in Java and JavaScript
Experience with Node.js and React.js
Working knowledge of C++/C# in Visual Studio
Strong debugging and problem solving skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365

Nice To Haves

Knowledge with distributed systems and system architecture
Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience working with relational and NoSQL/graph databases preferred
Familiar with developing and maintaining Helm charts
Background in performance optimization
Experience leading technical improvement or modernization efforts

Responsibilities

Identify, assess, and prioritize technical debt across the codebase
Refactor legacy and high‑complexity code to improve maintainability and performance
Reduce code duplication and promote modular, reusable components
Expand, enhance, and stabilize automated testing (unit, integration, and regression)
Upgrade outdated libraries, frameworks, and system dependencies
Address security vulnerabilities and replace deprecated components
Improve the reliability and efficiency of CI/CD pipelines
Enhance system logging, monitoring, and error‑handling capabilities
Develop, update, and maintain technical documentation and coding standards
Collaborate with feature teams to plan and execute system improvement initiatives
Conduct research and support system architecture, design, and development activities
Analyze user needs and system requirements to address technical challenges
Write high‑quality, standards‑compliant code following best practices
Test software, document results, and resolve identified issues
Support development, maintenance, and updates for virtual environment training courses