Architecture Software Engineer (Engineer Software 3) - 26954

HII's Mission Technologies division•Suffolk, VA

About The Position

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking an Architecture Software Engineer to support the Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE) for the Joint Staff J7 (JS J 7) at our Suffolk, VA Joint Staff Complex. This role plays a key part in designing, evolving, and optimizing the architectural foundation of advanced training and simulation systems used across the Joint Force.

Requirements

5 years experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
Solid understanding of object oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
Strong logical reasoning skills and development fundamentals, including complexity analysis.
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, JavaScript, Python, C++, or C#).
Proficiency in at least one modern frontend framework (React, Vue, or Angular).
Familiarity with containerization concepts (Docker) and basic orchestration principles.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Self motivated with the ability to succeed with minimal direction.
Must have an active Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of full software development lifecycle best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations.
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast paced, team oriented environment.
Understanding of system architecture and experience with distributed systems.
Experience with Agile methodologies and frameworks.
Experience with collaboration and tracking tools such as Confluence, Jira, and Git.
Proficiency in Java and JavaScript, including Node.js and ReactJS.
Knowledge of application abstraction and container fundamentals.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience designing and developing relational and NoSQL/graph databases.

Responsibilities

Contribute innovative ideas to guide future system development.
Write reliable, efficient, and maintainable code that aligns with architectural standards.
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, robust architectural designs.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle and troubleshoot issues in production critical environments.
Quickly learn and adapt to established development processes, practices, and environments.
Create and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, data models, and workflow designs.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers on architecture related topics.
Define integration patterns and ensure seamless interaction between system components.
Design systems with a focus on performance, scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance.
Continuously monitor and optimize system architecture for efficiency and long term sustainability.