Posted 4mo ago

Software Engineer (Senior-Level)

@ Penta Research
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Software development, Testing quality, Containerization
Requirements Summary:Senior-level software engineer with strong C++, Java (Spring Boot), and TypeScript + React; Agile experience; government stakeholders interaction; Secret clearance.
Technical Tools Mentioned:C++, Java, Spring Boot, TypeScript, React, GoogleTest, JUnit, Jest, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform
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Job Description
Penta is seeking a highly‑motivated Software Engineer to join our (Modeling and Simulation Contract - Framework and Tools) MASC-F Objective Simulation Framework (OSF) development team. The candidate will design, develop, test, and field C++, Java (Spring Boot),  and TypeScript + React software to support mission‑critical missile‑defense systems operating in cloud, on-prem, and hybrid test environments.
This is a Senior-Level Development role  position that requires strong technical depth, proven delivery in an Agile environment, and the ability to work directly with government stakeholders.
Basic Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, with 14 years or more of professional experience; or 12 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree; or 9 years of professional experience with a related PhD
Clearance Level: Secret
Support Location: On sight at Lockheed Martin in Huntsville, AL
In this role, your responsibilities include:
  • Software Development
    • Write high‑performance, secure code in C++, Java, and Java Spring Boot
    • Build responsive front‑ends using TypeScript + React
    • Triage defects, produce root‑cause analysis, and drive fixes
  • Testing & Quality
    • Author unit tests (GoogleTest, JUnit, Jest) and integration tests
    • Participate in coding peer reviews
  • Containerization
    • Containerize applications with Docker
  • Agile Development
    • Operate in an agile team with other developers, product owners and SCRUM masters
    • Break down features into stories, and deliver on time
    • Lead and agile team or operate as a software Subject Matter Expert (SME)
  • Mentorship
    • Coach junior engineers on coding standards, Git workflows, container security, and test‑driven development
Desired Skills Include:
  • Familiar with Scaled Agile Framework
  • Multi-core and multi-threaded programming
  • Experience programming network connections (protocol buffers, message brokers, UDP and TCP/IP interfaces)
  • Jira - issue tracking and agile project management, or similar tool
  • Cloud and Container Orchestration with Helm and Terraform