Senior Software Developer - Decision Systems

About the Team :
STR's Analytics Division develops novel solutions to the most challenging national security problems through advanced analytics. Our team s consist of motivated individuals with degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and data science. We use our expertise and creativity to take innovative ideas from conception to everyday use by our customers.
The Analysis and Decisions Systems (ADS) Group in the Analytics Division works to help humans make the best decisions possible . W e build solutions that make a difference in mission planning, autonomous systems reasonin g, a nd more.
The Role:
Work as part of a tightly knit team to design, develop, implement, and deploy advanced algorithms and software systems. Assist other technical contributors throughout the software lifecycle, from early prototypes to integrated systems. Work on a diverse set of applications, including software for distributed mission planning (both manned and unmanned platforms), graph-based reasoning for tracking illicit activities, and novel data visualizations to provide decision support to human analysts/planners. This position is based in one of our offices, but will take advantage of STR's flexible, hybrid environment - when the work does not require use of STR's facilities, you are welcome to work remotely. Currently, we anticipate that you could work remotely as much as 80% of the time.
We are seeking candidates at multiple levels - from established technical leads with proven experience to talented recent graduates with work experience who are seeking impactful research and development opportunities.
Who You Are:

• BS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 3 years of work experience
• Demonstrated expertise in Java or C++
• Experience designing, building, testing, debugging, and maintaining a large codebase
• Experience with the following:
  • Object-oriented programming principles
  • Service oriented architectures or micro-service architectures
  • Containerization/orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Agile software lifecycle methodologies and tools, such as JIRA and SonarQube
  • DevOps or CI/CD tools such as Gitlab
  • Test-driven development methodologies

• A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance

Even Better:

• MS in Computer Science or related technical field
• Experience with any of the following:
  • Python
  • Integration of complex software systems
  • Performance profiling and tuning
  • Distributed computing with Kafka event streams
  • Simulation systems for live-virtual-constructive modeling
  • Developing concurrent and asynchronous code

• Active Security Clearance

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [email protected] and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.