Senior Java Software Engineer - Top Secret

Parsons Corporation

1d•Remote

About The Position

At CTI, a Parsons Company, we deliver cutting-edge technology solutions that empower end-users to SEE (Sense, Evaluate, Effect) the invisible battlespace. Our mission is to provide critical capabilities across spectrum operations, communications, cyberspace, information space, human terrain, gray space, geo-intelligence, modeling & simulation, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), JADC2 (Joint All-Domain Command and Control), covert operations, and more. These integrated solutions drive mission success, close the Kill Chain, and ensure operational superiority. We are seeking an experienced Sr. Java Software Engineer to join our growing team! This position is remote within the United States and offers flexibility in work location. However, the role requires up to 25% travel, which may include site visits, client meetings, team offsites, or industry events. Travel will be scheduled as needed based on project demands and business priorities.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen
Must have an ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 8+ years of related experience
Strong programming skills in Java or similar languages
Experience interfacing with customers and end-users to define technical requirements
Experience leading technical decisions, including problem breakdown, solution identification, and effective communication with engineering teams
Strong understanding of common test frameworks such as JUnit
Ability to travel to support multiple integration exercises each year

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, or a related field
Proficiency in writing clean, well-documented, and well-tested code using industry best practices
Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures and their practical applications
Experience with production-quality coding standards and design patterns
Professional development experience with the Rust programming language
Passion for developing customer-focused solutions
Experience with container-based software solutions such as Docker
GUI development experience with Java Swing
Experience developing within GIS applications, including TAK, TAKX, iTAK, WinTAK, or ATAK
Foundational knowledge of Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Electronic Attack (EA), and related platforms and capabilities
Former Military or Intelligence Community (IC) experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Designing, building, and maintaining efficient, reusable, and reliable software that integrates with various sensors
Traveling to support test exercises, including international travel as required (up to 25%)
Interfacing with customers and end users to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications
Working with external data sources and APIs
Participating in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards
Testing and debugging applications to ensure optimal performance and usability
Implementing security and data protection measures
Continuously exploring and evaluating new technologies and frameworks to improve the development process
Contributing to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team