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Job Title: Senior Java Software Engineer Work Location: State College, PA Duration: 1 year contract Education/Experience Required: An active and transferable Top Secret security clearance; Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience. Job Description & Responsibilities: In the Senior Java Software Engineering role, you will design, develop, and test Java code in a Linux, Agile, DevOps environment. We are at the forefront of aerospace and defense technology. Our Satellite Ground Systems Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities through cutting-edge satellite systems. We invite you to be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible. Due to the security clearance requirement, this is an onsite position in our State College, PA office. What You Will Do: Design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems. Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high performance software solutions. Design, implement, and test Java and Python based applications and software components for satellite ground systems. Work in parallel with legacy platform teams to eventually migrate workloads onto your pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications. Work with previously written code and make modifications as necessary. Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability. Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities. Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor. Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts. Learn the workings of satellite ground systems. Work with new tools that will keep you state-of-the-art. Skills & Qualifications: Qualifications You Must Have: An active and transferable Top Secret security clearance that can be crossed over to a TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience. Five (5) years of RECENT experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux or UNIX environment. Experience using unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit). Experience with Python. Experience developing software in an Agile/DevOps environment. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience leading a technical team is highly desired Experience working in a DevOps environment using Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Jira, Git, BitBucket and Confluence. Experience working with SonarQube Experience working with SQL Security+ certification Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred. Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting. Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). For more information or to view other opportunities, visit us at . Paladin Consulting is an EEOC employer.