Sr. Principal Software Engineer
On-siteCentennial, Colorado, United States or Louisville, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems while writing clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards. Architect and implement complex software systems, manage code changes using Git, and participate in code reviews to ensure quality. Lead a team of engineers, provide technical mentorship, and make high-level design decisions that impact program cost, schedule, and technical performance. Drive the strategic direction of the software engineering team, oversee large-scale projects, and adopt new technologies to enhance efficiency. Maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and communication with non-technical stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +13 yrs experience)
- Typically, 15+ years of related experience
- Extensive expertise in multiple programming languages and software development principles
- Ability to design, architect, and implement complex software systems
- Strong leadership skills to lead a team of engineers
- Ability to make high-level design decisions
- Ability to drive the strategic direction of the software engineering team
- Demonstrated project leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication with non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to architect and oversee the technical aspects of large-scale projects, innovate, and make decisions on the adoption of new technologies and methodologies
- Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship status
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Extensive experience with kernel-level programming and system optimization
- Mastery in programming languages (Python, C++) and their ecosystems
- Expertise in scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Perl) and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform)
- Proven experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins)
- Exceptional analytical skills, performance profiling, memory management, and debugging
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with proficiency in collaborative tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
- Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale software projects from inception to completion
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills
- Advanced knowledge of database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native development
- Proficiency with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
- In-depth understanding of network protocols, security principles, and secure coding practices
- Ability to write and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
- Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines and advanced automated testing frameworks
- Proven track record of mentoring and guiding junior engineers, providing technical leadership
- Experience with continuous integration and automated test
- Knowledge of and experience implementing Software Design Patterns
- Familiarity with SysML/UML to create software designs
- Experience utilizing and setting up static analysis tools
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