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Specialist, Software Engineering (Service Reliability Engineer)

Melbourne, Florida; Chantilly, Virginia
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our dynamic team, focusing on operating, maintaining, and sustaining a Cloud-based 24x7 operational system. The role encompasses the live monitoring and real-time anomaly troubleshooting of Cloud data operations, and participating in the sustainment development efforts (patching, upgrades) for that environment, using an agile development process. 

Essential Functions:

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance cloud applications using Python, Typescript and Java
  • Provide 24x7 real time monitoring and troubleshooting of an operational Cloud based Data Operations system (Shift work; nights and weekends as required on a rotational schedule).
  • Shifts to include:  First Shift Day (06:00am - 2:30pm EST), 2nd Shift Evening 10% differential (2:00pm - 10:30pm EST), 3rd Sift Night 12% differential (10:00pm - 06:30am EST). 
  • First line anomaly lead: reporting/resolving/future mitigation of any issues encountered.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement engineering changes (enhancements, automation, capability improvements and bug fixes)
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation related to Cloud sustainment and operations.
  • Organize and support training sessions for operations personnel as required.
  • Ensure compliance with NIST, Department of Commerce and NOAA IT security standards such as FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST 800.53
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance cloud applications using Python, Typescript and Java.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
  • Tool familiarity: Grafana, Prometheus, influx DB, Postgres, CDK (Cloud Development Kit), Cloud formation, Ansible, GIT (Global Information Tracker), Active Directory, Networking, GRE (Global Accelerator Resolvers & Endpoints), EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service), RDS (Relational Database Service), Lambda, IAM (Identity and Access Management)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Experience with commercial cloud systems (Cloud Linux SYS Admin/coding) and services (AWS, Azure, etc.).
  • Experience with any of the following tools:  Grafana, Prometheus, influxdb, Postgres, CDK (Cloud Development Kit), Cloud formation, Ansible, GIT (Global Information Tracker), Active Directory, Networking, GRE (Global Accelerator Resolvers & Endpoints), EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service), RDS (Relational Database Service), Lambda, IAM (Identity and Access Management).


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience with Agile software development best practices and tools (SAFe, Jira, Git, etc.) and participation in continuous Agile planning and coordination.
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with container observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, InfluxDB, PromQL).
  • Background in security architecture and secure coding practices.
  • Experience in domain-driven design (DDD) and API-first development.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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