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Redhorse

Senior Software Engineer

chantilly, VA

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About this opportunity

Redhorse lists this Senior Software Engineer opportunity in chantilly, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

About the Role

Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (SME) with deep technical expertise to lead complex engineering initiatives. This is a high-impact role designed for a seasoned professional who can navigate the complexities of modern software design while understanding the critical nature of government sponsor requirements. As an SME, you will not just write code; you will analyze requirements, design foundational solutions, and perform high-level synthesis of operational data to drive sound technical decisions for our nation's most vital systems.

Key Responsibilities

Apply advanced engineering principles and modern software design techniques to analyze requirements and design end-to-end solutions.

Develop, install, and configure computer programs and supporting technologies to meet specific sponsor directions.

Troubleshoot complex system issues by performing rigorous root-cause analysis and evaluating alternative technical approaches.

Recommend cost-effective, high-performance courses of action for system improvements and optimizations.

Anticipate and adapt to changing requirements and environments, assessing the impact of operational changes on overall system outcomes.

Apply deductive and inductive reasoning to synthesize complex information and derive sound technical conclusions.

Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in best practices for software development and system architecture.

Required Experience/Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (Specific level determined by project).

10+ years of experience in software engineering, design, and systems analysis.

Demonstrated mastery in modern software design techniques and the full software development life cycle (SDLC).

Extensive experience in root-cause analysis and troubleshooting complex, large-scale enterprise systems.

Proven track record of delivering technical decisions that balance operational needs with cost-effectiveness and infrastructure constraints.

Desired Experience

Experience with database management systems including CA-IDMS, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle DBMS.

Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Ruby on Rails.

Experience with legacy technologies and modeling tools like Visual Basic, SIMULA, and IBM Rational Rose XDE.

Background in embedded development tools and web platforms including Apache Struts, HTML, and JavaScript.

Familiarity with defect tracking and performance testing tools such as LoadRunner and usability testing methodologies.

Experience working within a government sponsor environment or supporting Federal IT modernization projects.

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chantilly, VA, 22021, US

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