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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

Job Code: 23777

Job Location: Waco, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

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

Essential Functions:

• Design and implement new software features and frameworks, delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and functionality.
• 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.
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated software development experience within the DoD industry.
• Demonstrated understanding of software development principles and design patterns.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience with the full software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
• Ability to obtain and keep a clearance, ability to travel, working extended hours

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Windows and UNIX based platforms (CENTOS/ROCKY/RHEL 8)
• Demonstrated familiarity with software patterns and modern design methodology (UML)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Git or Bitbucket, and JIRA
• Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices (Fortify)
• Demonstrated experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub).
• Demonstrated understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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