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# Software Engineer - R&D

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Rome, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $107,359.0 - $182,510.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, MongoDB, NoSQL, Release Management, Software Engineering, TypeScript, VMware VSphere, Rust (Programming Language), ReactJS, Gitlab, Git, AngularJS, Information Technology, Vba Programming Language, Web Technologies, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Software Version Control, Visual Basic Language, Docker, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9138569/software-engineer-rd

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field
 * Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in software development
 * Experience with Jira and Confluence
 * Proficiency in one or more of the following: C++, Go, Rust, JavaScript, React and TypeScript
 * Experience with front-end web technologies and frameworks, including HTML, CSS, and Angular
 * Experience with source code management and CI/CD pipelines using Git and GitLab
 * Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
 * Experience developing and consuming REST APIs
 * Experience working in Linux environments
 * Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, including MongoDB
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
 * Python and Scala
 * VMWare vSphere
 * Compliant with DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent)

## Description

Trusted. Innovative. Bold. Values that radiate throughout BAE Systems as one of the largest defense contractors in the world. At BAE Systems, we support the many efforts of our defense and intelligence customers to solve complex technical challenges. Are you curious about what it is like to be a part of an innovative company that takes pride in supporting national security and those who serve? If your answer is yes, our Integrated Technology Solutions team is seeking a motivated, mid-level software developer to work with our development team and support the strategic initiatives of the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI) in Rome, NY.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional resource management and task prioritization by effectively balancing their time between multiple efforts. Candidate will be able to provide leadership to seamlessly usher an ongoing project from the development stage into sustainment while coordinating with cross-functional teams to identify user needs and propose software innovations for AFRL's existing cross-domain solutions.

Responsibilities include:

 * Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to gather, refine, and document application requirements Work with the customers or stakeholders to gather application requirements
 * Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications in an Agile environment
 * Refactor and modernize legacy applications to support maintainability and continuous integration
 * Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and deployment issues
 * Follow established development standards, release management processes, and technical procedures
 * Maintain accurate technical and system documentation


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