Golang Job: Software Developer, Jr

Space Ground Systems Solutions (SGSS), an operating unit of Parsons, is passionate about making our nation the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our security for future generations depends on it. We have emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain?

What's in it for you?

. . . one of the most comprehensive benefit packages in the industry . . . check it out:

• All benefits are fully funded for your entire family
• Medical/Dental/Vision (full health care) for employee and dependents - no employee premiums
• HSA provided with maximum employer funding
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP/401k) with a 20% (yep – that's 20%!) annual company contribution - no employee contribution required
• Company paid life insurance as well as short/long-term disability

SGSS has a great opportunity for a full-time junior software engineer to be part of a team developing next generation satellite command and control system suitable for a cloud environment. Our engineers are specialists who apply their knowledge of software, operating systems, networks, databases, architectures, and tools to improve the maintainability and operability of software systems.

The successful candidate will have software engineering/development experience, knowledge of C/C++ or other programming languages, and computer science principles.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop software using C/C++/Golang in a RHEL Linux environment
• Design and implement software for large-scale command and control systems
• Apply agile development practices and techniques to adapt rapidly to changing requirements and schedules

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be US citizen
• Must have or be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and minimum one year related work experience (will consider a combination of formal education and work experience in lieu of degree)
• Proficiency developing and testing software in a Linux environment
• Proficiency with programming languages: C/ C++ and/or Golang

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Microservices architecture
• Container technologies (Kubernetes/Docker/Podman)
• Virtualization and cloud technologies (examples: AWS, OpenStack, VMware, RHEV, etc)
• Web technologies (examples: HTML, CSS, React, REST, JSON, WildFly, etc)
• Writing scripts (examples: shell scripting, python, PERL, etc.)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Software configuration management tools (examples: git, BitBucket, Jira, etc.)

SGSS offers competitive salary, company paid medical/dental benefits, a 20% annual employer contribution to your 401K (no employee contribution required), life insurance as well as short and long-term disability, and plenty of time off to create the work/life balance we believe in.

Apply now to work for a company that truly believes YOU are the key to OUR success . . . Come BE the difference


If this position requires a government clearance, the applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information.

SGSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All divisions are committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by state, local or federal law. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.