Senior Software Engineer

Job description

**About the Organization** Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets. **About the Role** Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (SME**)** with deep technical expertise to lead complex engineering initiatives. This is a high-impact role designed for a seasoned professional who can navigate the complexities of modern software design while understanding the critical nature of government sponsor requirements. As an SME, you will not just write code; you will analyze requirements, design foundational solutions, and perform high-level synthesis of operational data to drive sound technical decisions for our nation's most vital systems. ### Key Responsibilities - Apply advanced engineering principles and modern software design techniques to analyze requirements and design end-to-end solutions. - Develop, install, and configure computer programs and supporting technologies to meet specific sponsor directions. - Troubleshoot complex system issues by performing rigorous root-cause analysis and evaluating alternative technical approaches. - Recommend cost-effective, high-performance courses of action for system improvements and optimizations. - Anticipate and adapt to changing requirements and environments, assessing the impact of operational changes on overall system outcomes. - Apply deductive and inductive reasoning to synthesize complex information and derive sound technical conclusions. - Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in best practices for software development and system architecture. ### Required Experience/Clearance - Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. - 10 + years of experience in software engineering, design, and systems analysis. - Demonstrated mastery in modern software design techniques and the full software development life cycle (SDLC). - Extensive experience in root-cause analysis and troubleshooting complex, large-scale enterprise systems. - Proven track record of delivering technical decisions that balance operational needs with cost-effectiveness and infrastructure constraints. ### Desired Experience - Experience with database management systems including CA-IDMS, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle DBMS. - Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Ruby on Rails. - Experience with legacy technologies and modeling tools like Visual Basic, SIMULA, and IBM Rational Rose XDE. - Background in embedded development tools and web platforms including Apache Struts, HTML, and JavaScript.F - Familiarity with defect tracking and performance testing tools such as LoadRunner and usability testing methodologies. - Experience working within a government sponsor environment or supporting Federal IT modernization projects.