In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. **Job Description:** Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Senior Software Developer** to join our team! In this role you will get to **develop application programming interfaces (APIs) to facilitate threat system model interactions in a common environment.** **You will also be involved with graphical user interfaces to support the configuration, execution, visualization, and analysis of complex wargame scenarios** **.** **What You'll Be Doing:** + Defining requirements and designing solutions for M&S software + Participating in technical discussions to assist in near-term and long-term planning + Developing software and automated tests using C/C++ and Python on Windows and Linux Platforms + Leading technical tasks which could include directing and overseeing the work of less experienced developers + Working alongside a team, including mentoring junior software developers on C++, development practices, and software design **Required Clearance:** + Must be a US Citizen **_eligible_** for a Top Secret Clearance **What Required Skills You'll Bring:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent with 8+ years of experience, _OR_ Master’s Degree with 6+ years of experience, _OR_ Ph.D. with 4+ years of experience + Strong C++ programming skills + Experience developing products with regular release cycles + Good written and oral communication skills, as well as a desire to work with a highly technical team **What Desired Skills You'll Bring:** + Software development in a DevOps or DevSecOps environment + Experience working with an AGILE software development team + Python programming skills including integration of C++ code with Python + Mentoring experience + Experience working with environmental datasets such as terrain, road networks, atmospheric data, RF propagation data, etc. or signature data **Security Clearance Requirement:** A security clearance is not required to apply; however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance which requires U.S. citizenship, prior to the start date. 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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 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.