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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead, Software Engineer - **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $117,000.0 - $218,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Database Design, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Software Architecture, Satcom, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Multithreading, Spring-boot, HybridCloud, SC Clearance, Linux Development, Kubernetes, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Jenkins - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75438890-lead-software-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. * Active Secret clearance. Preferred Skillsets: * 10+ years of professional software engineering experience. * Strong Java, C++, Java Spring Boot, REST API development experience. * Multi-threaded application development. * Database design and integration experience. * Linux development environment experience. * CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance, including Jenkins. * Containerized software development and deployment. * Kubernetes and Cloud and hybrid-cloud deployment experience. * Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills. * DoD, SATCOM, networking, gateway, or telecommunications experience. * Docker and Kubernetes administration. * AWS GovCloud or cloud-native application experience. * DevSecOps and automated testing frameworks. * Cybersecurity-aware software development. * Experience with distributed systems and enterprise-scale applications. ## Description EMSS is seeking experienced software engineers to support multiple software product deliveries, system modernization efforts, and future growth initiatives. The candidate will provide technical leadership, take ownership of software products, and drive development across the full software lifecycle from requirements through deployment and sustainment., * Provide technical leadership across the team, mentor junior engineers, and leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software design, implementation, testing, debugging, and delivery while maintaining high-quality engineering standards. * Strong technical leadership and ownership mindset. * Experience across the full software development lifecycle. * Strong software architecture and system design skills. * Experience with Agile software development methodologies., L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. 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