Senior Software Engineer

Job description

Worker Type Regular: Job Description: Job Summary: The primary role of the Software Engineer II is to drive research, modernization, and innovation initiatives across mission-critical systems. This role focuses on evaluating existing production environments, identifying modernization opportunities, and delivering rapid, validated solutions through structured trade studies and short-duration experiments. You will collaborate directly with mission stakeholders to assess system gaps, design fail-fast experiments, and lead proof-of-concept development efforts that influence long-term architectural direction. Your work will directly impact modernization strategies, cloud adoption, and enterprise re-architecture efforts. Position Responsibilities: Engage with mission stakeholders to identify operational challenges and modernization opportunities Conduct trade studies and produce detailed technical research reports with actionable recommendations Design and execute short-duration (one-week) fail-fast experiments to validate feasibility Lead development of proof-of-concept solutions within six-week timelines, ensuring weekly demonstrable milestones Provide accurate time, scope, and resourc...