The Senior Software Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions, leading Agile teams, conducting code reviews, and optimizing software performance.
Job Description
This position is for Senior-Level Software Developer that is a highly skilled professional responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high quality software solutions. With extensive experience in Agile environments, the senior software developer will play a key role in leading development efforts, implementing best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value-driven software increments. This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of Agile principles to drive successful software development projects.
These work includes:
Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain software applications, modules, and components using appropriate programming languages, frameworks, and technologies, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Agile Collaboration: Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews, collaborating with Agile teams to prioritize development tasks, estimate effort, and provide regular updates on progress. Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, guiding them in software design principles, coding techniques, and best practices.
Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to architectural guidelines. Implement automated testing and continuous integration practices to ensure software reliability and stability.
Requirement Analysis and Design: Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand project requirements, translate them into technical designs, and provide input on feasibility and implementation approaches.
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Document software designs, architectures, and implementation details. Share knowledge and best practices with team members through code reviews, technical presentations, and mentoring sessions.
Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Identify and address technical challenges and issues throughout the development lifecycle, proposing innovative solutions and troubleshooting complex problems as they arise.
Performance Optimization: Identify opportunities for performance optimization and scalability improvements in software applications, implementing optimizations to enhance system efficiency and responsiveness.
Emerging Technologies Research: Stay abreast of the latest trends, tools, and technologies in software development. Conduct research and experimentation with emerging technologies to drive innovation and improve development practices.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in software development roles, with significant experience in designing and building complex software solutions.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in Agile environments, preferably in roles involving leadership and collaboration within Agile teams.
Experience leading collaborative Python development projects
Experience with development in one or more scripting languages or methodologies (e.g., Go, Bash, JavaScript, etc.)
Experience designing working environments and/or programs within Linux-based operating systems (Ubuntu, RedHat, Debian, etc.)
Experience with User Interface / User Experience (UI/UX) development technologies, especially with JavaScript frameworks, such as React, Angular, or Vue Working knowledge of database query languages and mobile database design (e.g., SQLite)
Familiarity with issue tracking software, such as Jira, as part of a software development team Experience with the git version control system Experience leading code review
Experience with iOS and Android mobile development languages, including Java, Objective-C, or Swift
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Relevant certifications such as Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), Professional Scrum Developer (PSD), or similar certifications demonstrating proficiency in Agile software development practices are highly desirable.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
This position is for Senior-Level Software Developer that is a highly skilled professional responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high quality software solutions. With extensive experience in Agile environments, the senior software developer will play a key role in leading development efforts, implementing best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value-driven software increments. This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of Agile principles to drive successful software development projects.
These work includes:
Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain software applications, modules, and components using appropriate programming languages, frameworks, and technologies, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Agile Collaboration: Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews, collaborating with Agile teams to prioritize development tasks, estimate effort, and provide regular updates on progress. Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, guiding them in software design principles, coding techniques, and best practices.
Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to architectural guidelines. Implement automated testing and continuous integration practices to ensure software reliability and stability.
Requirement Analysis and Design: Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand project requirements, translate them into technical designs, and provide input on feasibility and implementation approaches.
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Document software designs, architectures, and implementation details. Share knowledge and best practices with team members through code reviews, technical presentations, and mentoring sessions.
Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Identify and address technical challenges and issues throughout the development lifecycle, proposing innovative solutions and troubleshooting complex problems as they arise.
Performance Optimization: Identify opportunities for performance optimization and scalability improvements in software applications, implementing optimizations to enhance system efficiency and responsiveness.
Emerging Technologies Research: Stay abreast of the latest trends, tools, and technologies in software development. Conduct research and experimentation with emerging technologies to drive innovation and improve development practices.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in software development roles, with significant experience in designing and building complex software solutions.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in Agile environments, preferably in roles involving leadership and collaboration within Agile teams.
Experience leading collaborative Python development projects
Experience with development in one or more scripting languages or methodologies (e.g., Go, Bash, JavaScript, etc.)
Experience designing working environments and/or programs within Linux-based operating systems (Ubuntu, RedHat, Debian, etc.)
Experience with User Interface / User Experience (UI/UX) development technologies, especially with JavaScript frameworks, such as React, Angular, or Vue Working knowledge of database query languages and mobile database design (e.g., SQLite)
Familiarity with issue tracking software, such as Jira, as part of a software development team Experience with the git version control system Experience leading code review
Experience with iOS and Android mobile development languages, including Java, Objective-C, or Swift
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Relevant certifications such as Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), Professional Scrum Developer (PSD), or similar certifications demonstrating proficiency in Agile software development practices are highly desirable.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Top Skills
Angular
Bash
Git
Go
Java
JavaScript
JIRA
Linux
Objective-C
Python
React
Sqlite
Swift
Vue
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