SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

Senior Software Engineer

Frontend EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience, a Master's degree and three or more years of experience, or a PhD and zero years of related experience.
Familiarity with Linux, specifically RHEL.
Experience with front-end technologies including JavaScript, React, CSS3, HTML5, and third-party libraries such as React.js, Angular, jQuery, and LESS.
Strong web experience.
Industry experience designing, building, and maintaining large-scale systems in production.
Experience working with Nginx or Apache servers and a solid background in Linux.
Familiarity with database management system technology, including PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and MySQL.
Basic design ability, including knowledge of user interface/user experience (UI/UX) and basic prototype design.
A strong understanding of low-level operating system concepts, including multithreading, memory management, networking, storage, performance, and scale.
Ability to visualize a proposed system and build it.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active Secret clearance to start.
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance after starting.

Responsibilities

Perform software engineering design and development activities to produce reliable, modular, and secure software components.
Develop software on a RHEL operating system platform.
Develop custom C++-based applications, X Windows-based applications, and web-based middleware.
Develop applications and policies for security accreditations.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with C++.
Strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.

SAIC is looking for a Senior Software Engineer for a position located in San Diego, CA. The candidate will be required to have a high level experience in JavaScript, React, Linux (RHEL), and has a strong background in Web Experience. This role requires you to have an ACTIVE SECRET clearance to start.

*This will be an ON-SITE role with expected travel up to 10% throughout the year.*

JOB DUTIES:

The candidate shall perform software engineering design and development activities to produce reliable, modular, and secure software components.
The work will include development of software on a RHEL OS platform.
This will include software development with custom C++ based applications, X windows-based applications, and web-based middleware.
Development will consist of application writing and policy for security accreditations.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience
Linux (RHEL) familiarity.
Front-end technology experience: JavaScript, React, CSS3 and HTML5 and third-party libraries such as React Js, Angular, jQuery and LESS.
Strong Web experience.
Industry experience designing, building, and maintaining large-scale systems in production.
Experience working with Nginx or Apache servers with a solid background in Linux.
Familiarity with DBMS technology, including PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB and MySQL.
Basic design ability: Including knowledge of UI/UX and basic prototype design.
Excellent understanding of low-level operating systems concepts including multi-threading, memory management, networking and storage, performance, and scale.
Ability to visualize a proposed system and be able to build it.

Clearance:

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start.
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance after start.

DESIRED SKILLS:

Experience with C++.
Strong CS fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.

About the Company

SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

SAIC is a technology integrator that supports the U.S. government with engineering and IT services for defense, space, and intelligence missions. Its offerings include integrating complex systems, software, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital engineering to help national security programs run smoothly. The company operates by combining technical expertise with large-scale government contracts, delivering end-to-end solutions from planning and development to deployment and support. Unlike many firms that focus on a single product, SAIC differentiates itself through a long history of government work, its origins as an employee-owned company, and its growth through strategic acquisitions to broaden capabilities in digital engineering, mission IT, and related services. SAIC’s goal is to enable national defense and intelligence operations by providing the technology and services needed to design, build, and maintain critical systems at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1969

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