Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Software Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in computer science or related field with 4 years experience; or graduate degree with 2 years; or 8 years relevant experience without a degree.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, integrate, test, and sustain software solutions across various systems.
  • Develop and maintain software using C++, Python, JavaScript, and React to meet program needs.
  • Support container-based development workflows and enhance delivery using DevOps principles.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams to align technical solutions with customer requirements.
  • Engage in troubleshooting, defect resolution, and performance optimization throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and engineering artifacts for various phases of software lifecycle.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allows for every other Friday off.
  • Opportunities to work on mission-critical software solutions.
  • Access to a diverse technical environment, enhancing skills across various technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Software EngineerJob Code: 38046Job Location: Palm Bay, FLJob Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a Software Engineer in Palm Bay, Florida to design, develop, integrate, and sustain mission-focused software solutions. In this role, you'll work across a diverse technical landscape from embedded software and backend services to web applications, containerized environments, and DevOps workflows.

The ideal candidate thrives in varied technical environments and brings experience with technologies including C++, Python, JavaScript, React, and Docker-based development. You'll play a key role in supporting secure, mission-critical programs that make a real impact.

Essential Functions:
  • Contribute to the design, development, integration, test, and sustainment of software solutions across embedded systems, backend services, and web-based applications.
  • Develop and maintain software using technologies such as C++, Python, JavaScript, and React in support of mission and program requirements.
  • Support containerized development and deployment workflows using Docker and established DevOps practices to improve delivery efficiency, consistency, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with systems engineering, software engineering, integration, and program teams to implement technical solutions aligned with operational and customer needs.
  • Participate in software troubleshooting, defect resolution, performance improvement, and technical problem solving across the development lifecycle.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, code artifacts, and engineering products that support integration, testing, deployment, and long-term sustainment.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related field and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Active TS/SCI is required.

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Active TS/SCI w CI Polygraph.
  • Experience contributing across both embedded and web application environments.
  • Experience with React and modern JavaScript development for user-facing applications.
  • Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD workflows, and containerized software delivery.
  • Experience developing or integrating software in Linux-based environments.
  • Experience in software engineering for one or more of the following areas: embedded software, backend services, full stack applications, or web application development.
  • Hands-on development experience with one or more relevant programming languages such as C++, Python, or JavaScript.
  • Experience working with modern software development practices, including version control, code reviews, debugging, and automated build or test workflows.
  • Familiarity with Docker-based development environments, containerized applications, or DevOps-oriented software delivery practices.
  • Ability to contribute effectively as an individual contributor on a technical team supporting secure, mission-focused software programs.


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