Software Developer

This role is fully onsite in Albuquerque, NM, supporting development, design, customer coordination, and secure environment activities.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the architecture, design, and development of complex software systems, ensuring alignment with mission and performance requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate high-level requirements into scalable software solutions and system models
• Perform system-level analysis to identify risks, issues, and improvement opportunities across the software lifecycle
• Lead and facilitate code reviews, ensuring adherence to technical standards, best practices, and defined requirements
• Oversee product and process reviews to maintain alignment with project plans and applicable industry standards
• Evaluate and guide the adoption of modern software technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance system capabilities
• Provide technical leadership and direction to software teams throughout development and delivery phases
Basic Qualifications
• 10+ years of experience in computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design and software development patterns
• Proven experience working with space or satellite ground systems, mission capabilities, or related domains
• Demonstrated ability to lead software development efforts across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access after joining
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following technologies:
o Programming: Java, C++, Python
o Frontend: JavaScript frameworks (React, jQuery UI, OpenLayers)
o Backend: Spring Framework, Hibernate
o Databases: RDBMS, MongoDB
o APIs: REST, OpenAPI
• Experience with build and dependency management tools such as Maven, Gradle, Ivy, along with version control and CI/CD tools like Git and Jenkins
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Understanding of modern development practices including Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience in technical leadership roles such as Technical Lead, Software Lead, Software Architect, or Chief Engineer on complex programs
• Background in hardware/software integration, emulation, and testing (preferably in lab environments)
• Strong experience with large-scale database systems, including advanced SQL, database design, and optimization
• Knowledge of ETL processes (e.g., SSIS) and data backup/recovery strategies