Software Developer TS/SCI
At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at Parsons. US - VA, Arlington · full-time · $125,100–$225,200 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and maintain J7 applications in MSS Foundry that support operational needs and lessons-learned work
- Create interfaces for users to submit, browse, search and work with lessons-learned information
- Connect Foundry applications to J7’s curated lessons-learned warehouse data and related services
- Develop APIs for secure access to lessons-learned data across applications and external systems
- Turn stakeholder needs into software, then troubleshoot and sustain it in secure DoD environments
What you bring
- You hold an active TS/SCI clearance and a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or a related area
- You bring at least five years in software development or a related technical field, including hands-on Palantir Foundry work
- You have built web applications, connected them to data platforms, and developed or used REST APIs
- You can work with mission stakeholders to shape operational needs into technical solutions
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level developer who can build user-facing Foundry applications and work directly with mission stakeholders and technical teams. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.
From the employer
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for a highly skilled Software Developer to join our Joint Staff Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) team in direct support of Joint Staff J7. In this role, you will design, develop, and sustain operational applications within Maven Smart System (MSS) Foundry to support J7's lessons-learned mission. You will develop user-facing applications, integrate Foundry capabilities with enterprise data warehouse services, and build APIs that enable users and systems to securely access, search, and leverage lessons-learned data.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Build, enhance, and maintain J7 operational applications within MSS Foundry in support of Joint Staff mission requirements
- Design and develop intuitive user interfaces for submitting, browsing, searching, and interacting with lessons-learned information
- Develop custom Foundry applications that leverage processed and curated data from the J7 lessons-learned data warehouse
- Design and implement seamless integration between MSS Foundry applications and underlying data warehouse capabilities
- Develop and maintain APIs and services to enable secure interaction between Foundry applications, data warehouse services, and external systems
- Translate J7 mission requirements and user needs into scalable, maintainable software solutions
- Collaborate directly with J7 stakeholders, data engineers, data scientists, and other technical teams to develop and integrate mission capabilities
- Troubleshoot, optimize, and sustain applications throughout the software development lifecycle
- Develop solutions within secure DoD environments while adhering to applicable security, data governance, and development standards
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in software development, application development, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience developing applications using Palantir Foundry / MSS Foundry
- Experience developing web-based user interfaces and applications
- Experience integrating applications with data warehouses, databases, or enterprise data platforms
- Experience developing and consuming REST APIs or similar web services
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar programming languages
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, application integration, and troubleshooting
- Ability to work directly with mission stakeholders to translate operational requirements into technical solutions
- 8 years of related experience
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience supporting Joint Staff J7 or other DoD operational organizations
- Experience developing applications within Maven Smart System (MSS)
- Experience with Palantir Foundry Ontology, Workshop, Slate, or similar Foundry capabilities
- Experience with Databricks or other modern data warehouse/data engineering platforms
- Experience integrating Foundry applications with external systems and enterprise APIs
- Experience developing applications supporting lessons learned, knowledge management, operational planning, or decision support
- Familiarity with SQL, data modeling, ETL/ELT, and data pipelines
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
- Familiarity with DoD data security, governance, and compliance requirements
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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