In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for. **Job Description:** Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Software Engineer 3** to join our team! The Software Engineer 3 develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components. **What You'll Be Doing:** + Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements + Debug existing software and correct defects + Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards + Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features + Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments + Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories + Write or review software and system documentation + Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project + Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries + Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards + Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components + Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas + Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance + Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design + Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products + Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards + Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project + Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces + Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met + Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects + Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams + Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering + Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software + Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance **What Required Skills You'll Bring:** + Twelve (12) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. + Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelors degree. + Java, Springboot, Mongo, Kafka + Some AWS/ECR Suite familiarity + TS/SCI w/ Polygraph **Security Clearance Requirement:** An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.​ This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ . About Us Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.