Software Lead for Microservices App - Sign on bonus

Job Description Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.
This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Do you have experience building cloud native applications? Have you re-architected existing software into a resilient containerized cloud based solution? We need your talent, motivation, and vision as a Software Engineering Lead for a Cloud-Native Microservices solution with our team. The main location for the team is in Merrimack, NH but this role can be located at our San Diego, CA, Reston, VA, or Merrimack, NH locations. Engineers who work in San Diego or Reston will require occasional trips to NH to meet with the team.

You will join a team of engineers on a program that provides customers with scalable Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms, utilizing on-site servers and cloud resources for the processing of complex Signals Of Interest (SOIs), enabling real-time situational awareness in support of the warfighter.

When you become a member of our team, you will work across multiple disciplines and collaborate with our Systems, Hardware and Test Engineers to impact all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We offer a flexible work environment and multiple options for work schedules (9/80, 4/10, and others). Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

If you have worked previously in a secure environment, enjoy contributing to a mission that matters, and think the description below sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!

Job Responsibilities
⦁ Lead our in-progress transition to a cloud native solution
⦁ Participate in cross-discipline software architecture definition and implementation including full stack development, APIs, containers, databases, and automated build pipelines.
⦁ Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and tools for software
⦁ Generate, with your team, the appropriate documentation for an audience at varying technical levels: customers, management, and engineers across all disciplines
⦁ Advocate for software best practices on our multi-discipline team

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status. Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Top Secret clearance (active within last 2 years) and current or previously held CI polygraph
• Ability to obtain Security+ certification within 60 days
• 10+ years of software development experience, including experience with Java and React
• Experience architecting resilient containerized applications
• Experience deploying to the cloud (AWS) with best practices (staging, production, automated testing)
• Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and advocate for software development teams
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree
• Linux experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• CompTIA's SECURITY+ certification
• Experience with Jenkins, Ansible, & Atlassian tools
• Docker/Podman & Kubernetes experience
• Scrum conductor experience

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.