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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Penta Research
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Protocol Buffers, Issue Tracking Systems, Junit, Message Broker, Multiprocessing, Network Connections, Scrum Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Multithreading, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, Spring-boot, Containerization, Git Flow, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Software Coding, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/553c10e7-d0da-4b83-9bbf-65ba59e4bcf6/software-engineer-seniorlevel

## About the Role

Job Description Penta is seeking a highly-motivated Software Engineer to join our (Modeling and Simulation Contract - Framework and Tools) MASC-F Objective Simulation Framework (OSF) development team. The candidate will design, develop, test, and field C++, Java (Spring Boot), and TypeScript + React software to support mission-critical missile-defense systems operating in cloud, on-prem, and hybrid test environments. This is a Senior-Level Development role position that requires strong technical depth, proven delivery in an Agile environment, and the ability to work directly with government stakeholders. Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, with 14 years or more of professional experience; or 12 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree; or 9 years of professional experience with a related PhD Clearance Level: Secret Support Location: On sight at Lockheed Martin in Huntsville, AL In this role, your

## Description

* Software Development
 + Write high-performance, secure code in C++, Java, and Java Spring Boot
 + Build responsive front-ends using TypeScript + React
 + Triage defects, produce root-cause analysis, and drive fixes
 * Testing & Quality
 + Author unit tests (GoogleTest, JUnit, Jest) and integration tests
 + Participate in coding peer reviews
 * Containerization
 + Containerize applications with Docker
 * Agile Development
 + Operate in an agile team with other developers, product owners and SCRUM masters
 + Break down features into stories, and deliver on time
 + Lead and agile team or operate as a software Subject Matter Expert (SME)
 * Mentorship
 + Coach junior engineers on coding standards, Git workflows, container security, and test-driven development

Desired Skills Include:

 * Familiar with Scaled Agile Framework
 * Multi-core and multi-threaded programming
 * Experience programming network connections (protocol buffers, message brokers, UDP and TCP/IP interfaces)
 * Jira - issue tracking and agile project management, or similar tool
 * Cloud and Container Orchestration with Helm and Terraform


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