Senior Software Engineer - UDS Registry Team (RD119)
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Responsibilities:
- Work with engineers internal to the company, and within the open source community on feature and bug fix requests
- Proactively identify and resolve ambiguity in product requirements
- Comfortable working proactively, managing time efficiently, and thriving in a vibrant remote work environment! ✨🦄
- Actively participate in communities of practice via Slack and Github Issues
- Integrate software products with existing defense systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and adherence to security protocols
- Own architecture decisions and ensure technical quality across the engineering team
- Participate in on-call rotation for our production environment
- Develop comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and maintenance guides
- Contribute to Open Source Projects. Participating in Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), Apache Software Foundation (ASF), or Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) is a huge plus!
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform product enhancements and innovation.
- Provide technical mentorship and elevate engineering standards across the team
- Influence product direction through deep understanding of user needs and system constraints
- Travel Expectations/Requirements: 5-15%
- The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
5+ years experience with software engineering
Experience building a software tool with core focuses on software lifecycle and management
Proficient in Go (proficiency in other modern programming languages a plus)
Strong understanding of system design, APIs, databases, and cloud architecture (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Familiar with OCI Specifications (Image and Distribution)
Experience with Supply Chain Security (e.g., SBOMs, security scanning, etc.)
Excited to assess intricate problems, propose solutions, and implement them effectively
Familiar with Core Kubernetes Concepts
Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don't meet every requirement listed. At Defense Unicorns, we're committed to diversity. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don't match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Qualifications
- Experience with Supply Chain Security (e.g., SBOMs, security scanning, etc.)
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