What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Developer position at Cooperidge Consulting Firm?
Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Senior Software Developer for an elite National Security R&D center in Tucson, AZ.
This is a senior-tier leadership role designed for a tenacious, results-driven architect to work within a multidisciplinary environment alongside mathematicians and electrical engineers. You will be responsible for inventing and implementing advanced geolocation and digital communication algorithms that support front-line defense missions. This position demands a rare combination of "hands-on" expert coding in Golang and the "Director-level" vision to architect scalable software systems that integrate seamlessly with third-party services.
Job Responsibilities
Education & Security (Mandatory)
This is a senior-tier leadership role designed for a tenacious, results-driven architect to work within a multidisciplinary environment alongside mathematicians and electrical engineers. You will be responsible for inventing and implementing advanced geolocation and digital communication algorithms that support front-line defense missions. This position demands a rare combination of "hands-on" expert coding in Golang and the "Director-level" vision to architect scalable software systems that integrate seamlessly with third-party services.
Job Responsibilities
- System Architecture: Design, architect, and operate fully integrated software systems that meet rigorous performance, scalability, and maintainability requirements
- Algorithm Implementation: Research or invent advanced geolocation algorithms and implement them in highly efficient, production-ready software
- Technical Leadership: Provide high-level guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering technical growth across the engineering organization
- API & Infrastructure: Design and maintain modern infrastructure for integration between internal applications and complex third-party services
- End-to-End Lifecycle: Manage all functional areas including systems engineering, development, integration, testing, and O&M (Operations & Maintenance)
- Innovation Advocacy: Propose framework improvements and experiment with emerging technologies to incorporate innovative solutions into national security projects
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner effectively with product managers, designers, and vendors to ensure project alignment with direct mission feedback from the customer
Education & Security (Mandatory)
- Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- ACTIVE TS/SCI Security Clearance is REQUIRED
- U.S. Citizenship is REQUIRED
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in a software engineering-related discipline
- Expert Knowledge of Golang: Must have a passion for building enterprise-wide internal solutions
- Algorithm Mastery: Expert knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and modern design patterns
- System Design: Demonstrated ability to architect systems for high-performance and high-security environments
- API Development: Extensive experience building quality APIs for internal and external products
- Linux Environments: Highly proficient in C and Python for scientific and engineering applications
- Modern Tooling: Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS), DevOps (GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes), and web technologies (VueJS or React)
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
- Life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Salary : $160,000 - $260,000