Software Engineer-AFRL

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Software Engineer-AFRL based in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to develop advanced software solutions supporting cutting-edge artificial intelligence, simulation, and geospatial technology initiatives. You will contribute to research and development projects focused on modeling human activity, synthetic data generation, and mission-critical applications. The position combines software engineering expertise, innovation, and collaboration with technical teams working on complex challenges. You will design and build scalable solutions that support defense research, operational readiness, and next-generation analytics capabilities. Working in an Agile environment, you will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer passionate about emerging technologies and impactful national security applications.

Accountabilities:: As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of advanced software systems supporting simulation, analytics, and data-driven mission solutions. You will collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to transform complex requirements into reliable, scalable applications.

Research, design, develop, modify, test, and implement software solutions supporting population simulation and advanced data modeling initiatives.

Collaborate with customers and end users to understand requirements, define technical solutions, and establish achievable project timelines.

Participate in Agile development teams to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend software solutions.

Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and testable code primarily using Java and Python.

Contribute to software architecture decisions, development standards, and technical design improvements.

Develop and maintain software components while supporting continuous integration and DevOps practices.

Prepare software releases and provide technical support for application and infrastructure-related challenges.

Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities to improve application performance and operational efficiency.

Work with databases, data processing systems, and cloud technologies to support scalable software solutions.

Participate in technical discussions, demonstrations, and customer engagements to communicate capabilities and gather feedback.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a mid-to-senior level software engineer with experience building production-grade applications and a passion for innovative technology. You should have strong programming skills, experience with modern development practices, and the ability to collaborate with technical and customer-facing teams.

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software engineering or a related development role.

Strong experience designing, building, scaling, and maintaining production software systems.

Proficiency in Java and Python programming languages.

Experience defining software architecture requirements and establishing development standards.

Strong understanding of software development lifecycle processes, DevOps practices, and continuous integration.

Experience with source control, project management, and CI/CD tools such as GitLab, JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, or similar platforms.

Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, including query optimization.

Ability to analyze technical challenges, solve complex problems, and communicate solutions effectively.

Experience gathering customer requirements and translating operational needs into technical solutions.

Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility to obtain the required clearance.

Must be a U.S. citizen residing in the contiguous United States.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Experience with population simulation, synthetic data generation, or modeling and simulation environments.

Background in geospatial engineering or location intelligence technologies.

Experience supporting government research and development programs.

Knowledge of big data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, BigQuery, AWS Athena, or EMR.

Experience with public cloud platforms including AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

Strong data visualization skills.

Experience working across full software development efforts in complex technical environments.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package.

Fully remote work opportunity for eligible candidates.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

Unlimited paid time off.

Federal holiday paid leave.

12 weeks of paid parental leave.

Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Employer-paid life insurance.

401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

Professional development assistance.

Equity incentive opportunities.

Opportunity to contribute to innovative technology initiatives supporting national security and advanced analytics.

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