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BAE Systems, Inc. · 17 hours ago

Principal Software Engineer

Nashua, NH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$116K/yr - $197K/yr

4+ years exp

BAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace and security company seeking a highly skilled Principal Python Engineer to join their Digital Architecture Team. The role involves leading the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical backend systems, focusing on Python microservices and digital transformation initiatives.

Defense & Space

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture and development of scalable Python-based microservices

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for digital transformation and develop solutions that enhance people's abilities, while ensuring repeatability, reliability, and sustainability

Develop and maintain software libraries and frameworks that support modular software architecture and integration with existing infrastructure, with a focus on 5S principles (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain)

Troubleshoot and debug issues related to software integration and modular architecture, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems

Develop and implement automated testing and validation procedures for software integration and modular architecture, with a focus on repeatability and reliability

Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices, with a focus on systematic and holistic approaches to software development

Collaborate with junior engineers to mentor and guide them in modular software architecture development and Python development, with a focus on the digital strategy and architecture tenets

Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in software architecture and integration, with a focus on identifying opportunities for digital transformation and innovation

Establish standards for secure coding, automated testing, monitoring, and observability in production environments

Qualification

PythonMicroservice frameworksDevSecOps pipelinesAutomated testingKubernetesSoftware design patternsAgile methodologiesGitData analysis toolsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

4+ years of professional experience

4+ years of Python development

Strong understanding of digital strategy and the fundamental components that make it up, including people, technology, and distinct properties of each component

Strong understanding of software design patterns and principles, with experience in designing and developing modular software architectures

Experience with automated testing and validation frameworks such as Pytest and Unittest

Preferred

Software engineering experience, with a strong focus on Python backend systems

Familiarity with agile development methodologies and Git

Experience with cloud-based platforms and services such as Kubernetes

Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib

Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think proactively and develop automated, centralized, and systematic solutions

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

A deep understanding of and commitment to the architecture tenets of proactive, automation, centralization, and systematic approaches to software development

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings accounts

A 401(k) savings plan

Disability coverage

Life and accident insurance

Employee assistance program

A legal plan

Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Military leave

Bereavement leave

Any applicable federal and state sick leave

Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

Company

BAE Systems, Inc.

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Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, US

10001+ employees

https://jobs.baesystems.com/global/en

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