Lead, Software Engineering

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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Software Engineer / Cloud Architect

Job Code: 21988

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Description:

This is an opportunity to take on unique challenges, expand your skills and experience, and contribute to the Space Systems Sector of L3Harris. You will join a great team of talented professionals with world class technical expertise who take a collaborative approach to engineering and enjoy working together. We are a company on the move, growing in the Space area; with long history of innovative and exceptional performance, we have earned our place as a trusted provider to our customers.

This role involves working closely with internal and external customers to design, develop, and deploy AWS Cloud architectures that meet system requirements. The candidate will be involved throughout the systems development lifecycle, including pursuit, developing a technical baseline, defining requirements, system-level software design, integration support, system-level testing, and selloff. Serve as technical expert in latest industry trends, tools and methodologies to continuously improve the delivery of our solutions.

Essential Functions:

• Interact directly with program and customer to shape, define, and scope cloud solutions.
• Participate in a development team that uses agile methodologies combined with mature software practices and a technology-supported development infrastructure.
• Develop new software, adapt old software, and extend an existing software baseline to implement new capabilities and to mature existing capabilities using key enabling technologies and frameworks.
• Work with team lead to help decompose the work needed to implement new features or address defects within the operational software.
• Work with the development team using agile methodologies combined with mature software practices and a technology-supported development infrastructure.
• Maintain cognizance of industry tools, best practices, and procedures.
• Communicate with leadership on status, issues, milestones, and successes.
• Candidate must have the ability to obtain a High-Risk NOAA Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant software experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related software experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related software experience.
• Cloud Architecture and Infrastructure
  • Experience architecting software solutions in AWS using Amazon Web Services (Lambda, SQS/SNS, RDS, DynamoDB, SageMaker, NeptuneDB, ECS)
  • Experience with Cloud Infrastructure Deployment and Automation
  • Designing and implementing Cloud Operating Systems for VMs and Containers
• Programming and Development
  • Proficiency in Python, Java, or typescript
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies
• Containerization and Orchestration
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker
  • Knowledge of EKS and container orchestration
  • Understanding of Linux optimization for containers and security best practices
• Automation and Configuration Management
  • Strong CDK including CDK in a multi-account and A/B environment
  • Experience with deployment management and versioning

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Development and integration of satellite ground systems
• AWS Cloud certification(s)

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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