Experienced Software Engineer - Newport, RI

Serco is seeking an Experienced Software Engineer to join a growing team in Newport, RI working at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center that is designing, constructing, and delivering the next generation of undersea warfare Training Systems to the Fleet. Your focus will be contributing to efforts in modernizing software architecture of the Training Systems.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer an active DoD Secret security clearance.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to the design and development of new software solutions and frameworks to enhance the functionality and efficiency of US Navy submarine training systems.

• Modernize existing software architectures to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability, using cutting-edge technologies and practices.

• Integrate Apache Kafka for efficient data streaming and processing to ensure real-time performance and reliability.

• Implement robust, scalable, and efficient microservices to handle complex data processing and distribution tasks.

• Develop and maintain APIs for high interoperability and security between various training systems components.

• Collaborate with system architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, define specifications, and guide system design decisions.

• A Bachelor's degree with 5 years' experience or a Master's degree with 3 years' experience.

• A strong knowledge of software architecture and design of object-oriented applications, unit testing, debugging, and installation.

• Fluency in C++ or Java.

• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript.

• A working knowledge of RHEL/CentOS Linux environment.

• To be able to travel 10%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Experience with Apache Kafka or familiarity working distributed systems.

• Experience designing and implementing APIs.

• Experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot, React, and Next.js.

• Knowledge of Virtualization solutions such as VMWare, RedHat KVM, and VirtualBox.

• Working knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience using version control software (e.g. Git, Bitbucket).

• Familiarity with Agile programming principles and Kanban framework.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

• Tuition reimbursement program

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.