Senior Software Developer

Overview

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Senior Software Developer for an elite National Security R&D center in Tucson, AZ.

This is a senior-tier leadership role designed for a tenacious, results-driven architect to work within a multidisciplinary environment alongside mathematicians and electrical engineers. You will be responsible for inventing and implementing advanced geolocation and digital communication algorithms that support front-line defense missions. This position demands a rare combination of "hands-on" expert coding in Golang and the "Director-level" vision to architect scalable software systems that integrate seamlessly with third-party services.

• System Architecture:
  Design, architect, and operate fully integrated software systems that meet rigorous performance, scalability, and maintainability requirements
• Algorithm Implementation:
  Research or invent advanced geolocation algorithms and implement them in highly efficient, production-ready software
• Technical Leadership:
  Provide high-level guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering technical growth across the engineering organization
• API & Infrastructure:
  Design and maintain modern infrastructure for integration between internal applications and complex third-party services
• End-to-End Lifecycle:
  Manage all functional areas including systems engineering, development, integration, testing, and O&M (Operations & Maintenance)
• Innovation Advocacy:
  Propose framework improvements and experiment with emerging technologies to incorporate innovative solutions into national security projects
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner effectively with product managers, designers, and vendors to ensure project alignment with direct mission feedback from the customer

• Education & Security (Mandatory)
• Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• ACTIVE TS/SCI Security Clearance is REQUIRED
• U.S. Citizenship is REQUIRED

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a software engineering-related discipline
• Expert Knowledge of Golang:
  Must have a passion for building enterprise-wide internal solutions
• Algorithm Mastery:
  Expert knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and modern design patterns
• System Design:
  Demonstrated ability to architect systems for high-performance and high-security environments

• API Development:
  Extensive experience building quality APIs for internal and external products
• Linux Environments:
  Highly proficient in C++ and Python for scientific and engineering applications
• Modern Tooling:
  Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS), Dev Ops (Git Lab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes), and web technologies (VueJS or React)

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
• Life insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement