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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Birmingham, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Code Review, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Human-Computer Interaction, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Code Comments, Git, Material UI, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Software Version Control, Service Stack, Vmware, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gpdxm5 ## About the Role + Knowledge of modern software engineering principles, including object?oriented design, modular architecture, and clean coding practices. + Ability to translate technical concepts into clear documentation for internal teams and external customers. + Proficiency in one or more programming languages relevant to the organization's technology stack. + Ability to design, implement, and maintain user interfaces, including custom UI components. + Skilled in debugging, troubleshooting, and root?cause analysis across complex software systems. + Understanding of software development lifecycles, version control workflows, and repository standards. + Self?directed problem?solving skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. + Strong experience with Git-based version control systems. + Familiarity with Bitbucket for repository management, pull requests, and code reviews. + Experience using Jira for issue tracking, sprint planning, and agile development workflows. + Comfortable working in virtualized environments, including VMware and managing multiple virtual machines. + Experience writing and utilizing unit test, integration tests, and end-to-end automated tests. + Travel to customer sites, field locations, and deployment sites as required, potentially including OCONUS locations (estimated 25-50%) Required Experience: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications + US Citizenship required. + Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance at a level equivalent to Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET + MS degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline / BS degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline with a minimum of 8 years of hands on experience + Firm understanding C/C++/C# + Strong understanding of object-oriented design Preferred Qualifications + Experience with multi-tier applications + Experience with Python + Experience with Rust + Software architecture experience + Excellent ability to provide good documentation, good code comments, and clear code + Strong software testing practices + Proven experience working with software developers, project managers and management ## Description This position is responsible for designing and developing effective software solutions. 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