## Overview Senior Software Developer Hurlburt Field, FL Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level! The Senior Software Developer provides advanced software engineering expertise supporting the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Enhanced Mission Integration (AEMI) program. This position is responsible for the architecture, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical software applications supporting command and control (C2), situational awareness, tactical communications, mission planning, and decision-support capabilities across airborne, ground, and enterprise environments. The Senior Software Developer delivers secure, scalable, and resilient software solutions while supporting rapid capability development and modernization initiatives for Special Operations Forces. ## Responsibilities - Design, develop, test, integrate, deploy, maintain, and enhance mission-critical software applications supporting AFSOC Enhanced Mission Integration (AEMI) operational requirements. - Develop scalable, secure, resilient, and maintainable software solutions utilizing object-oriented programming techniques, modern software engineering methodologies, and secure coding practices. - Analyze operational requirements, user stories, and mission needs to design and implement effective software solutions. - Design and develop intuitive user interfaces, backend services, middleware, application programming interfaces (APIs), and supporting application components. - Develop software solutions operating within Microsoft Windows, Linux, Android, cloud, hybrid-cloud, and tactical edge computing environments. - Produce efficient, well-documented, maintainable source code in accordance with established coding standards and software development best practices. - Integrate software applications with Programs of Record (PoRs), tactical communications systems, tactical data links, mission systems, enterprise architectures, and external interfaces. - Participate in Agile software development processes including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, peer code reviews, demonstrations, release planning, and retrospectives. - Support Developmental Test (DT), Operational Test (OT), and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) events through software integration, defect resolution, testing support, and implementation of corrective actions. - Participate in software architecture reviews, engineering design sessions, technical evaluations, and technology selection activities. - Research, prototype, evaluate, and integrate Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS), and emerging technologies to enhance mission capabilities. - Support software modernization initiatives, rapid capability development efforts, and continuous technology improvements. - Develop and maintain software documentation including software design descriptions, interface control documents, release notes, installation guides, and configuration management records. - Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, cybersecurity engineers, test personnel, and government stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of mission capabilities. - Support software demonstrations, fielding activities, operational exercises, and mission deployments as required. - Ensure compliance with software quality assurance, cybersecurity, secure development lifecycle (SDLC), and configuration management requirements. - Other duties as assigned. ## Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. - 10+ years of professional software development experience supporting enterprise, defense, or other mission-critical systems. - Active Secret security clearance. - Successfully pass background and drug screening Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical discipline. - Demonstrated experience developing software using one or more of the following programming languages: - Java - C# - C/C++ - Python - JavaScript/TypeScript - Kotlin - Experience utilizing Agile software development methodologies and software lifecycle management processes. - Experience designing, developing, and supporting applications utilizing relational and non-relational database technologies. - Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs, web services, and distributed software architectures. - Strong understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design, design patterns, and secure software development principles. - Experience using source code repositories, version control systems, automated build processes, and software development tools. - Ability to obtain and maintain all required customer security clearances. - Experience supporting Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), C4ISR, or airborne mission systems. - Experience developing Android-based mission applications and software supporting tactical edge computing environments. - Experience designing and implementing cloud-native solutions utilizing Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized application development technologies. - Experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automated software deployment. - Knowledge of tactical data links, military communications systems, command and control applications, and mission planning software. - Industry certifications such as: - CompTIA Security+ - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Microsoft Azure certifications - Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) - Comparable industry-recognized certifications - Experience developing Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), decision-support, or advanced data analytics applications. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Expert knowledge of software engineering principles, software architecture, and object-oriented application development. - Advanced knowledge of modern programming languages, frameworks, software development tools, and integrated development environments (IDEs). - Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SDLC), cybersecurity principles, and software assurance practices. - Knowledge of Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, DevSecOps, and continuous software delivery. - Knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, cloud computing, containerization, and enterprise application integration. - Knowledge of relational and NoSQL database technologies. - Ability to design, develop, troubleshoot, optimize, and sustain complex mission-critical software applications. - Ability to translate complex operational requirements into effective software solutions. - Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, source code management tools, automated testing tools, and modern software development environments. How you’ll grow At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers. Benefits At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you. Chenega MIOS’s culture Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives. Corporate citizenship Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world. Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/ Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. 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