Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join SimSpace as a Senior Software Engineer - User Emulation and play a pivotal role in designing and developing core SOA-based services for cybersecurity range simulation. Lead a team through challenging technical projects, collaborating with UX designers and product managers. Guide the team on best coding practices, system architecture, and continuous improvement. Contribute directly to code, design, and architecture, mentoring team members to foster growth. This role requires 6+ years of hands-on software development experience with expertise in OOP languages like Java or Kotlin. SimSpace offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits starting day one, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in software development with a strong focus on building large-scale, distributed systems
• Expertise in an OOP-based language such as Java or Kotlin, with a demonstrable understanding of API design, integration, and best practices
• Proven experience with unit testing, integration testing, and deploying services in Kubernetes or a similar container orchestration platform
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and operate fault-tolerant systems, including experience in requirements gathering and project breakdown

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core SOA-based services for cybersecurity range simulation, focusing on scalability, performance, and fault tolerance
• Lead end-to-end technical projects, from requirements gathering and architecture design to deployment, while setting clear goals and priorities
• Mentor and support engineers on the team, promoting a collaborative culture and guiding them in coding best practices, testing, and architectural design
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Managers and UX Designers to translate requirements into technically sound, user-centered solutions
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to company standards
• Implement robust monitoring and alerting strategies to maintain high uptime and quick response to potential system issues
• Ensure services meet security and compliance standards by integrating appropriate controls into the development lifecycle
• Contribute to documentation that details technical architecture, system design, and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing and team alignment

Benefits

• Salary Range $150,000 - $210,000
• Comprehensive benefits package that start on day one
• 401k match with immediate vesting
• Flex time, the time off you need when you need it
• Equity options at hire and potential for additional based on performance
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Peloton Interactive Wellness Program
• LinkedIn Learning Membership
• Monthly reimbursement for meaningful connections with other SimSpacers