Mission Technologies, a division of HII · 4 hours ago
Optimization Team Lead (Engineer Software 3) - 26945
Suffolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$97K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expMission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking an Optimization Team Lead to help build and evolve mission critical systems that support globally integrated military training and simulation. In this role, you will join a fast paced, user focused development team that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize large scale software systems that support joint military training and simulation
Translate functional requirements into robust, scalable, and maintainable technical solutions
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including troubleshooting and supporting production systems in critical environments
Mentor Associate Software Engineers and provide technical guidance to peers
Rapidly learn and adapt to existing architectures, development processes, and operational environments
Contribute to architectural discussions and long term system design decisions
Lead a team of engineers, provide performance feedback, support career growth, and ensure delivery of program requirements
Qualification
Required
5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
Strong logical reasoning skills and solid understanding of object oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, JavaScript, Python, C++, or C#)
Experience with at least one modern frontend framework (React, Vue, or Angular)
Knowledge of full software development lifecycle best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Self motivated with the ability to succeed with minimal direction
Must have an active Secret Clearance
Preferred
Experience designing or supporting distributed systems and large scale architectures
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and frameworks
Experience with collaboration and tracking tools such as Confluence, Jira, and Git
Knowledge of application abstraction, container fundamentals, and orchestration systems
Experience developing in Linux environments and working with both relational and NoSQL/graph databases
Benefits
Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions
Company
Mission Technologies, a division of HII
HII’s Mission Technologies division develops integrated solutions that enable today’s connected, all-domain force.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Marc Sosa
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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