Senior Lead Software Engineer
About The Position
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: We are seeking an exceptional Senior Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in designing and delivering mission-critical decision-support and situational awareness systems. This senior technical leadership position requires a seasoned professional who can architect enterprise-scale integration solutions, lead complex system deployments, and translate critical operational requirements into deployable capabilities under demanding timelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
- 20+ years experience of software engineering and architecture experience in defense, intelligence, or aerospace sectors
- Expertise in software engineering, enterprise architecture, and solution design
- Proven track record architecting and deploying enterprise situational awareness and decision-support software platforms
- Experience with real-time/near-real-time data integration and operational intelligence software systems
- Demonstrated ability to deliver software systems under extreme time constraints and operational pressure
- Strong background in ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) software systems and operations
- Experience with geospatial intelligence systems and visualization platforms
- Knowledge of modeling, simulation, and operational analytics software
- Understanding of operations center workflows and command-and-control software requirements
- Proficiency in systems integration, data processing, and real-time software architectures
- Candidate must be a US Citizen
- Candidate must have an ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance
Nice To Haves
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
- Extensive supporting DoD and/or Intelligence Community customers
- Understanding of military operations, intelligence workflows, and defense acquisition processes
- Familiarity with collection management, targeting, and operational planning software systems
Responsibilities
- Architect and deliver enterprise-scale situational awareness and decision-support software systems to meet mission-critical operational needs
- Lead the design, integration, and deployment of real-time and near-real-time data processing platforms for operational intelligence applications
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex operational requirements into deployable software solutions under tight deadlines and high-pressure environments
- Develop and implement advanced geospatial intelligence visualization tools and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) software systems
- Drive technical leadership in modeling, simulation, and operational analytics to support command-and-control workflows and operations center capabilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
