Specialist, Software Engineer

Job Title: Specialist, Software Engineer

Job Code: 12962

Job Location: Waco, TX (100% onsite)

Schedule: (9/80) Every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a dedicated and skilled Mid-Level Software Engineer to join our innovative engineering team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing software solutions that contribute to the strategic objectives of our customers. This position involves working collaboratively within a dynamic environment to design, develop, and maintain software applications that are critical to our customer's satisfaction.

Essential Functions:

• Design and implement new software features and frameworks, delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
• Analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources.
• Engage with other team members in the planning of project timelines, implementation of design specifications, and system performance improvements.
• Conduct code reviews, write unit tests, and document software implementations to ensure development quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing software applications, enhancing user experience and system performance.
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• Clearance if desired, ability to travel, working extended hours

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technicial field and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• 2+ years of software development experience within the DoD industry.
• Solid understanding of software development principles and design patterns.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, C++, Python, or similar.
• Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of Windows and UNIX based platforms (CENTOS/ROCKY/RHEL 8)
• Expert at C and C++
• Familiarity with software patterns and modern design methodology (UML)
• Knowledge of Git or Bitbucket, and JIRA
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices (Fortify)
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub).
• Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.