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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Riverside Research Institute - **Location:** Chelsea, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Gradle, Spring Framework, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenShift, Pair Programming, Mockito, Secure Coding, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, System Testing, Systems Integration, Web Services, Git, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us31d12250b525603aab1a3a7207bb697d/eaa ## About the Role * Active Secret Clearnace * A minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, 6 years with a master's degree, a PhD with 3 years experience. * Professional software-development experience using Java, Python, C++, C#, JavaScript, or a comparable language. * Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs, web services, or distributed applications. * Working knowledge of software-development principles, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design. * Experience with source control and build or CI/CD tools such as Git, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, or GitLab CI. * Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Preferred * Experience with Linux and Windows development environments. * Familiarity with Spring, JEE, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or cloud-native development. * Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, or Cucumber. * Knowledge of DevSecOps, secure coding, systems engineering, or cryptographic technologies. * Experience working on Agile teams using TDD, BDD, pair programming, or continuous integration. * Familiarity with defense, intelligence-community, space, command-and-control, or other mission systems. ## Description Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications. Work with developers to design algorithms and flowcharts. Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems. Identify, prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle. Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware, or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance. Monitor functioning of equipment to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications. Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures. Direct software programming and development of documentation. Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces. Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements. Responsibilities: Understands and works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, evaluating, adapting of complex techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Work is reviewed upon completion and is consistent with departmental objectives. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise. Adapts style and uses persuasion in delivering messages that relate to the wider firm business. Frequently advises others on complex matters. May be accountable through team for delivery of tactical business targets. 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