Senior software engineer

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is seeking to fill a fast-paced, growing, and dynamic role of Senior Software Engineer to support our Satellite Ground System organization. This role is an individual contributor supporting engineering activities on one or more assigned programs. The Software Engineer works with a team of other software engineers to develop software per design packages. This is an agile program using 2-week sprints and tracking work and bugs in JIRA.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in cross team collaboration. You will interface with system engineers to understand the design and test engineers to understand test results and bugs.
• Complete SW Development 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:

• An active DoD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years.
• 15 Years of experience
• A Masters degree in Science in STEM
• Software development experience in C, C++, C# and/or Java in Linux and/or Windows environment
• The ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• The ability to work on-site in Orlando, FL.

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.
• 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

If you are interested in supporting and working with a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

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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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 [email protected].


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.

Pay Transparency

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 this 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 – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited 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 that can be purchased, 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

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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. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected].