Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (Back End Developer)

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary
$97,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $138k
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About L3Harris

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.

L3Harris currently has 470 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (Back End Developer)

As a Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (Back End Developer) on the ATLAS team, you will build mission-critical backend capabilities to support the U.S. Space Force. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable distributed services and APIs while participating in all phases of the software development life cycle, including integration, testing, and deployment. The role involves optimizing database interactions and system performance within a space mission environment to help operators make informed decisions. You will utilize Java, Spring Boot, and SQL as core technologies, with potential experience in Docker, Linux, Windows Server, and GraphQL APIs. The work addresses national security challenges specifically related to the Advanced Tracking & Launch Analysis System. Candidates should possess skills in web development and potentially have a background in space operations or orbital modeling tools.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and SQL.
  • Design and implement mission-critical software for the Advanced Tracking & Launch Analysis System.
  • Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle including design, testing, and deployment.
  • Optimize database interactions and troubleshoot system performance in a high-stakes environment.
  • Integrate backend services with front-end components and systems engineering requirements.
  • Manage containerized applications using Docker or other OCI-compliant systems.
  • Maintain technical documentation and communicate project status to mission stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security clearance (Secret level).
  • Bachelor's degree and minimum 6 years of relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree and at least 4 years of related experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Expertise in backend development using Java, Spring Boot, and SQL for scalable distributed services and APIs.
  • Experience participating in all phases of the software development life cycle including design, testing, and deployment.
  • Experience with containerization (Docker, OCI-compliant systems) (preferred).
  • Experience with Linux and Windows Server environments (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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