Senior Software Developer

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Senior Software Developer for an elite National Security R&D center in Tucson, AZ.

This is a senior-tier leadership role designed for a tenacious, results-driven architect to work within a multidisciplinary environment alongside mathematicians and electrical engineers. You will be responsible for inventing and implementing advanced geolocation and digital communication algorithms that support front-line defense missions. This position demands a rare combination of "hands-on" expert coding in Golang and the "Director-level" vision to architect scalable software systems that integrate seamlessly with third-party services.

Job Responsibilities

• System Architecture : Design, architect, and operate fully integrated software systems that meet rigorous performance, scalability, and maintainability requirements.
• Algorithm Implementation : Research or invent advanced geolocation algorithms and implement them in highly efficient, production-ready software.
• Technical Leadership : Provide high-level guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering technical growth across the engineering organization.
• API & Infrastructure : Design and maintain modern infrastructure for integration between internal applications and complex third-party services.
• End-to-End Lifecycle : Manage all functional areas including systems engineering, development, integration, testing, and O&M (Operations & Maintenance).
• Innovation Advocacy : Propose framework improvements and experiment with emerging technologies to incorporate innovative solutions into national security projects.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Partner effectively with product managers, designers, and vendors to ensure project alignment with direct mission feedback from the customer.

Education & Security (Mandatory)

Core Experience

Technical Proficiencies