Principal Software Engineer; Onsite

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership:
  Guiding the development team in technical decision‑making, ensuring best practices, and maintaining high code quality.
• Architecture and Design:
  Designing and maintaining the architecture of software systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance align with project goals.
• Code Reviews and Mentorship:
  Reviewing code to ensure adherence to standards and mentoring team members to improve their technical skills and knowledge.
• Collaboration:
  
  Working closely with other teams, such as product managers, designers, and stakeholders, to align technical implementations with business objectives.
• Problem‑Solving:
  Addressing and resolving technical challenges, debugging issues, and implementing effective solutions.
• Project Planning:
  Assisting in project planning, estimating timelines, and managing technical risks to ensure successful project delivery.
• Innovation:
  Staying updated with emerging technologies and practices to incorporate innovative solutions into projects.
• Documentation:
  Ensuring proper documentation of code, systems, and processes for maintainability and knowledge sharing.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Java.
• Experience with Agile Java software development methodologies, Atlassian tools, and Object‑Oriented design.
• Experience with architecture on large‑scale production systems.
• Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a clearance.

• A STEM degree—preferably in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Experience with Git, Chef, Ruby, Python, Groovy, SQL and No
  
  SQL databases, AWS (S3, SQS, SNS), Apache Felix, Apache Velocity, Spring Boot, Spring Integration, Spring Framework, Docker, Kubernetes and Hibernate.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Certification.
• Experience working with senior program leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individual contributors across multiple disciplines.
• Experience and proficiency in Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Jenkins job definitions, and Artifactory.
• Experience as a Bitbucket Project Administrator.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to lead and facilitate discussions in a team‑oriented environment.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality, mission‑critical solutions.

• Parental (including paternal) leave.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Achievement awards.
• Educational assistance.
• Child/adult backup care.
• Relocation assistance is available.

Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a clearance.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.