Software Engineer, Senior​/Fayetteville, NC

Basic Qualifications

• Expertise in at least one major language:
  Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/Type Script, Go, C++, Ruby
• Clean code practices (SOLID, DRY, KISS)
• Data structures & algorithms (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hashing, sorting, dynamic programming)
• System Design & Architecture: design scalable, distributed systems; load balancing, caching, queues; RESTful APIs/Graph
  
  QL; microservices architecture
• Databases: SQL (Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL, SQL Server), No
  
  SQL (Mongo
  
  DB, Dynamo
  
  DB, Redis); query optimization & schema design
• Cloud & Dev Ops fundamentals: experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP); CI/CD pipelines; containerization & orchestration

Lockheed Martin’s SOF GLSS Team, the leading provider of a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance and sustainment services, is seeking a Software Engineer to join the SOF GLSS team in Fayetteville, NC. The candidate will perform classified duties supporting multiple Special Operations groups.

• Plans, conducts, and coordinates MS SQL development activities. Designs, develops, documents, database architecture for new and existing software applications.
• Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be designed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used.
• Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more about SOF GLSS here.

This position is located in Fayetteville, NC. Discover Fayetteville.

This position is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.

• Advanced System Design
• Event-driven architectures
• Distributed computing principles (consistency, partitioning, fault tolerance)
• Experience with high-scale systems (millions of users)
• Dev Ops & Infrastructure
• Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Cloud Formation)
• Logging, monitoring, observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog)
• Security Knowledge
• Secure coding practices (OWASP)
• Identity & access management (OAuth, JWT)
• Frontend Knowledge (full‑stack roles)
• React, Angular, Vue
• UI performance optimization
• AI/ML or Data Engineering Exposure
• Machine learning basics or pipelines
• Data streaming frameworks (Kafka, Kinesis)
• Performance & Optimization
• Profiling tools (Perf, Jaeger, Chrome Dev Tools, JProfiler)
• Database performance tuning
• Soft Skills Expected at Senior Level
• Ownership mindset
• Conflict resolution & team support
• Prioritization and roadmap planning
• Ability to work cross‑functionally (QA, Product, UX)

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.