Serco is seeking an Experienced Software Engineer to join a growing team in Newport, RI working at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center that is designing, constructing, and delivering the next generation of undersea warfare Training Systems to the Fleet. Your focus will be contributing to efforts in modernizing software architecture of the Training Systems.  

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer an active DoD Secret security clearance.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to the design and development of new software solutions and frameworks to enhance the functionality and efficiency of US Navy submarine training systems. 

• Modernize existing software architectures to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability, using cutting-edge technologies and practices. 

• Integrate Apache Kafka for efficient data streaming and processing to ensure real-time performance and reliability. 

• Implement robust, scalable, and efficient microservices to handle complex data processing and distribution tasks. 

• Develop and maintain APIs for high interoperability and security between various training systems components. 

• Collaborate with system architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, define specifications, and guide system design decisions. 

Meet your Recruiter:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A U.S. Citizenship.
• The ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• To work on site Newport, Rhode Island.
• A Bachelor’s degree with 5 years' experience or a Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience. 
• A strong knowledge of software architecture and design of object-oriented applications, unit testing, debugging, and installation. 
• Fluency in C++ or Java.  
• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript. 
• A working knowledge of RHEL/CentOS Linux environment. 
• To be able to travel 10%. 

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Experience with Apache Kafka or familiarity working distributed systems. 
• Experience designing and implementing APIs. 
• Experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot, React, and Next.js. 
• Knowledge of Virtualization solutions such as VMWare, RedHat KVM, and VirtualBox. 
• Working knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes). 
• Experience using version control software (e.g. Git, Bitbucket). 
• Familiarity with Agile programming principles and Kanban framework.  

If you are interested in making an impact with a passionate team, submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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