Serco is seeking to fill a fast-paced, growing, and dynamic role of Software Engineering Lead to support our Satellite Ground System organization.  This role is both an individual contributor and a team leader supporting and overseeing software engineering activities on one program.  The Software Engineering Lead works with the Systems Engineering Lead and Chief Engineer to translate system designs into software designs.  The Software Engineering Lead translates these designs into stories and tasks within JIRA and assigns these to members of the Software Team.  The Software Engineering Lead oversees, reviews, and directs the work of the Software Team and ensures that stories/tasks are completed on time and that deliverables are compliant with the contract.  The Software Engineering Lead also coordinates with the Test Team Lead to ensure that software products are testable and well documented.  The Software Engineering Lead also interfaces with the DevSecOps Team to ensure that Software developed is compliant and compatible with the DevSecOps pipeline.  This is an agile program using 2-week sprints and tracking work and bugs in JIRA. 

Responsibilities include:

• Cross team collaboration is required with system engineers to understand the design, test engineers to understand test results and bugs, and the DevSecOps team to ensure software is compliant with the DevSecOps pipeline
• SW Development is done in AWS using the following: Java Spring Boot, Golang, ReactJS/HTML/CSS, Maven, Git, Visual Studio Code, Docker, Developing on Linux, Jira.

To be Successful in the role, you will have:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years.
• A Master's degree and 15 years of relevant experience
• Software development experience in C, C++, C# and/or Java in Linux and/or Windows environment
• The ability to travel up to 25%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Engineering background in Software including deriving hardware and software requirements and designing, developing and testing systems
• Satellite Communications engineering experience.
• Familiarity with Wideband Control Systems
• An IAT Level 1 or higher certification (i.e. COMPTIA A+ or higher) is desired, but can be obtained within 6 months of starting if not already available.
• SW Development is done in AWS using the following: Java Spring Boot, Golang, ReactJS/HTML/CSS, Maven, Git, Visual Studio Code, Docker, Developing on Linux, Jira.
• Experience with all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience with applying Machine Learning to large data sets is preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytical problem decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, solution implementation, metric development, and metric evaluation
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills
• Experience working in an Agile framework

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.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of the posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits HIGHLIGHTS – Comprehensible Benefits for Full-time Employees (Part-time members receive a customized package tailored to their role).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act.

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. This is a U.S.-based role. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.