Lead Software Engineer, Backend / Integration

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Melbourne, FL
Posted: 1 day ago
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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer, Backend / Integration

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Lead, Software Engineer - Backend /Integration - TS Clearance will provide technical leadership across software and infrastructure teams to support mission modernization and system reliability. The role involves developing secure, scalable backend services and application logic for mission workflows within classified or high-security environments. Key responsibilities include managing the full development lifecycle, performing code reviews, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. The candidate will build and deploy applications using Java, Python, Node.js, .NET, and REST APIs. Technical requirements include proficiency with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, and databases like PostgreSQL or DynamoDB. The position requires experience with AI-assisted development and transitioning research prototypes into operational software. The work focuses on processing scientific, sensor-derived, or geophysical data to improve mission-system functionality and software integration.

Skills

Java AWS Docker Linux CI/CD Python Node.js .NET Kubernetes Terraform CloudFormation PostgreSQL MySQL SQL Server DynamoDB Git REST APIs Microservices Agile Scrum

What you'll do

Develop secure and scalable back-end services and application logic for mission workflows.
Apply software engineering best practices including code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
Deploy and maintain applications in AWS to ensure scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
Engage with customers daily to refine requirements and improve application functionality.
Prepare and brief technical designs, implementation plans, roadmaps, and system documentation.
Build and deploy mission applications in classified or high-security environments.
Support Agile software development teams by participating in Scrum ceremonies.

What we're looking for

Active TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
Security+ Certification or any DoD IAT Level II Certification, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
Minimum of 13 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
Proficiency with Java language (preferred).
Experience developing AI/ML-enabled mission applications, analytical tools, or decision-support capabilities (preferred).
Security clearance.

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