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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Developer - **Company:** Top Job - **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $260,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Cloud Platform System, Modern Ui, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, Backend, Gitlab, Vue.js, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Web Technologies, Docker, Golang - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/register/us5eb4812dff1d244567a08f2378b01da9 ## About the Role * You must hold an active TS/SCI security clearance and be a U.S. citizen, as mandated by the work * You need a degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field * You bring at least 15 years of hands-on software engineering experience, with deep domain knowledge * You have expert-level knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and modern design patterns, and you are an expert in Golang * You are highly proficient in modern software engineering practices that emphasize testability, readability, and maintainability * You have a proven track record of designing software architectures that balance functionality, performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability * You must be able to work on-site in Tucson, Arizona, with no remote or hybrid option, * You have experience providing technical leadership and mentoring engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of continuous improvement * You are highly proficient in C++ and Python for engineering and scientific applications, particularly in Linux environments * You have hands-on knowledge of cloud computing platforms, especially Amazon Web Services (AWS) * You are comfortable with modern web technologies such as JavaScript, VueJS, or React, and can bridge front-end needs with backend systems * You have a strong background in automating enterprise-wide workflows and building DevOps pipelines using tools like GitLab, CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes * You bring experience with Agile development processes and have led teams through iterative delivery cycles * You are familiar with the unique challenges of designing systems that require high scalability, security, and reliability ## Description * Design, architect, develop, test, deploy, and operate fully integrated software systems that form the backbone of our geolocation and communications products * Build and maintain robust infrastructure that enables seamless integration between our applications and a variety of third-party services * Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, fellow engineers, stakeholders, and external vendors to drive projects from concept to delivery * Communicate complex technical ideas clearly and work alongside senior team members to align on architectural decisions and best practices * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, helping them grow their skills and ensuring code quality across the team * Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies, and actively experiment with new approaches to incorporate innovative solutions into our projects * Proactively propose and implement improvements to applications and frameworks, taking ownership of your work and delivering results with minimal supervision, Hire Perspectives helps engineers and engineering employers understand the hidden signals behind hiring, career movement, technical credibility, and talent decisions. 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