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# software engineers

- **Company:** ThayerMahan Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Data Visualization, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, Git, Matplotlib, AngularJS, Plotly, Docker
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-software-engineer-cloud-systems-thayermahan-9004418

## About the Role

Senior software engineers must have strong communication skills, for socializing plans and potential options and working toward well-specified product behaviors., + Bachelor's or master's degree.

 + 8+ years relevant industry experience
 + Able to obtain DoD security clearance.

Required Skills:

 * Exploring code repositories to understand how existing features have been implemented.
 * Updating code to address defects, or to create new capabilities.
 * Designing and implementing new features.
 * Writing documentation for users or maintainers.
 * Writing automated tests.
 * Learning new technologies.
 * Researching technologies for potential adoption.
 * Communicating clearly and efficiently around all of the above.
 * Collaborating productively with stakeholders and other engineers.

Preferred Skills:

 * Git
 * Python
 * Bash
 * Linux
 * Data visualization (e.g. matplotlib, plotly)
 * Docker
 * AWS
 * Javascript/Typescript/Angular

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

 * (Strongly preferred) Ability to travel to Groton HQ on short notice.

## Description

Position Summary: ThayerMahan is seeking a senior software engineer to join our team. In this role, you will primarily focus on full stack web application development., Role and Responsibilities: Create and maintain software solutions by writing and reviewing code, creating and maintaining documentation, and developing and reviewing design proposals. A senior software engineer can:

 * Work on incompletely specified tasks, fluidly communicating what the specifications should be, or what the solution space (range of options) is.
 * "Jump in the deep end" and figure things out, with little or no up-front explanations.
 * Fluidly consider short- and long-term plans, selecting "minimum viable" short term options that elegantly build toward long-term goals.


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