LEAD Computer Scientist - LEAD Engineer - Principal Computer Scientist - Senior Software Developer

Lead Computer Scientist / Lead Engineer / Principal Computer Scientist / Senior Software Developer

We are seeking an experienced Lead Computer Scientist/Engineer to join the Defense and Intelligence Solutions team at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in San Antonio, Texas.

The Defense and Intelligence Solutions team develops complex and innovative software solutions across a variety of customers and platform types. We offer a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits.

• Add a highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Lead Computer Scientist to our dynamic team of Software Architects and Engineers.
• Contribute to and lead small teams through all aspects of the Software Life Cycle using Agile Methodologies.
• Support or lead design and development for new technical solutions and frameworks, including thin client, server-side development, OOP, embedded programming, and database patterns.
• Create and contribute to customer-required requirements, design, and documentation.
• Translate applied research solutions into robust, scalable, and sustainable product designs suitable for transition to operational environments.
• Support proposals and provide effective communication both verbally and in writing.
• Deliver task updates, recommend technical solutions, and support client interactions.

• Lead design and development of advanced software architectures utilizing OOP, embedded programming fundamentals, distributed computing, thin clients, and data distribution systems.
• Communicate task status to leadership and team members.
• Lead all phases of the project life cycle, from technical requirements to integration and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams on SW proposals and estimates, provide WBS assistance, and lead task estimation and schedule creation.
• Assess and quantify technical debt based on constraints and requirements.
• Maintain a hybrid home/office schedule with up to 25% travel, including occasional travel to government client facilities domestically and overseas.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field;
  Master’s degree may reduce required years of experience.
• High level of experience: 8 years of programming in languages such as JavaScript, Java, C#, C++, HTML5, and Python (7 years for candidates with a Master’s).
• Strong ability to analyze and translate complex technical requirements into application design, implementation, unit and integration testing, and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools, Teams, software repositories, build environments, and distributed computing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proactive, detail-oriented, fast learner, team player, and self-directed.
• Valid/clear driver’s license.
• Current DoD security clearance highly desired.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and will be subject to a government security investigation. Access to classified information requires eligibility for appropriate clearance.

San Antonio, Texas (hybrid work with up to 25% travel).

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter through SwRI’s recruitment portal.