Senior Enterprise Software Engineer

Description

Are you eager to architect and deliver robust, scalable, and secure software systems that enable real operational decisions for warfighters?

Are you excited to directly impact the nation’s most challenging defense problems?

Are you passionate about large, mission‑critical systems that are using cloud infrastructure, Dev Sec Ops  practices, and Agile development?

The Mission Engineering Group at JHU/APL of the Force Projection Sector is seeking a Senior Enterprise Software Engineer to help lead the technical vision, architecture, and implementation of mission‑centered software capabilities that advance augmented human decision making.

The Mission Engineering Group develops enterprise‑grade, distributed software and decision‑support tools that enable warfighters to harness a wide‑ranging set of sensors, weapons, and platforms for precision strike missions critical to our nation’s defense.

We emphasize engineering rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle while promoting a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

• Provide technical leadership of an APL team especially focused on software development and deployment activities for capabilities critical to our nation’s security.
• Lead the architecture and design of complex, mission‑critical software systems with a focus on scalability, resilience, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Implement and evolve modern engineering practices including Agile methods, Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure‑as‑code.
• Design and develop interoperable, modular, and adaptable software components for enterprise and operational environments.
• Build and integrate software using C++, Java, and/or Python, leveraging tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, where appropriate.
• Take ownership of end‑to‑end delivery of key capabilities, from concept and prototype through integration, deployment, and sustainment.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, project managers, mission stakeholders, and partner organizations to translate mission and user needs into actionable software solutions.
• Promote rigorous engineering discipline, including code review, technical documentation, and adherence to quality and security standards.
• Identify and manage technical risks and technical debt, and drive continuous refactoring and improvement of existing systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid‑level engineers, promoting a culture of learning, curiosity, and excellence within Agile teams.
• Contribute to technical roadmaps and strategy, aligning software solutions with mission objectives, enterprise standards, and sponsor requirements.

• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Have at least ten years of relevant experience successfully delivering complex or enterprise‑scale software systems in operational or near‑operational environments.
• Are proficient in C++ and comfortable working in large, multi‑module or multi‑service codebases.
• Have practical experience with at least one of the following:
  Python or MATLAB for algorithm development, analytics, modeling, or prototyping.
• Develop primarily in a Linux/Unix environment, using command‑line tools, scripting, and automated build/deployment processes.
• Have hands‑on experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud) and understand how to design and operate cloud‑hosted services securely and reliably.
• Are familiar with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes (or…