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Senior Software Engineer

Parsons Corporation

Annapolis Junction, MD
Full Time
Senior
156k-280k
23 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our Government Contracting Division, supporting mission-critical programs that deliver advanced data solutions for defense, intelligence, and federal clients. This role focuses on data engineering, search technologies, and front-end visualization, with a strong emphasis on transforming data into actionable insights through scalable pipelines and user-friendly interfaces. The position is part of our Federal Solutions team, which delivers resources to US government customers in areas such as defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental sectors. Parsons promotes a culture of excellence, close-knit teams, and a commitment to delivering, protecting, and sustaining critical assets for the nation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain scalable data processing pipelines to ingest, transform, and manage large datasets from a variety of structured and unstructured sources (e.g., Excel, CSV, system logs).
  • Design and implement ETL workflows to support data normalization, cleaning, and transformation.
  • Leverage OpenSearch/Elasticsearch to index and query large-scale data, optimize performance, and manage cluster configurations.
  • Create interactive dashboards and visualizations using Kibana and React.js to support operational insight and decision-making.
  • Implement automation scripts for routine data engineering tasks using Python, Java, or similar languages.
  • Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to transform proof-of-concept ideas into minimum viable products (MVPs).
  • Support deployment of solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure) while applying distributed systems principles.
  • Apply knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and data science tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) to improve data accessibility and usability.

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master's preferred).
  • 15+ years of experience in data engineering or software development, with demonstrated focus on data-intensive applications.
  • Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, including performance tuning, query DSL, and indexing strategies.
  • Proficiency in Python, Java, or Go, and familiarity with modern data tools like Kafka, Airflow, or Spark.
  • Proven expertise in React.js and Material-UI for building user-centric data interfaces.
  • Experience in building rapid prototypes and transitioning them into production-ready systems.
  • Ability to work in high-pressure environments and meet mission-critical deadlines.

Nice to Have

  • Experience deploying solutions in AWS or Azure, particularly using ElasticSearch services.
  • Familiarity with advanced visualization tools like Grafana.
  • Exposure to government, DoD, or intelligence community contracts.

Qualifications

  • Educational background with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field; Master's preferred.

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range of $155,600.00 - $280,100.00.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Life insurance.
  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Employee wellbeing and growth opportunities.

Working at Parsons Corporation

Parsons promotes a culture of excellence, close-knit teams, and a focus on delivering solutions that protect and sustain critical assets. The company values employee wellbeing, growth, and innovation, encouraging employees to imagine and achieve their career aspirations.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 1, 2025
Salary156k-280k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Parsons Corporation

Website

parsons.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Annapolis Junction, MD

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

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