Software Engineer - ENG05 - Cleared On-Site

As a Senior Software Engineer, you have the opportunity to directly impact the world around you and contribute to classified programs and technologies you are passionate about. Our small agile teams adapt to evolving customer and warfighter needs.
What You Will Do
•Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge satellite ground systems.
•Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment.
What You Will Learn
•A breadth of advanced software technologies and techniques including multi-tiered architectures, AWS web services, and microservice software design.
•Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques.
•Software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense projects.
•Satellite ground system technologies including command & telemetry, flight dynamics, planning and scheduling, and spacecraft operations.
Qualifications You Must Have
•Experience developing object-oriented software using Java.
•Software development lifecycle experience using the Agile methods.
•Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer
•Experience with some area of satellite ground system software such as mission management, planning and scheduling, command and telemetry, satellite operations, or flight dynamics models.
•Interest in software leadership roles.
•Experience developing software using C++ and Python.
•Experience with microservices in an AWS environment using Docker and Kubernetes.
•Experience with Test Automation, DevSecOps, and CI/CD processes.
•Experience working with a large-scale legacy software system.
•Experience with tools such as Confluence, Eclipse, Jira, Jenkins, Junit, Kafka, and Spring Boot
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.