Cloud Software Engineer

About The Company
L3Harris Technologies is a global leader in defense and aerospace technology, committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the most critical needs of our customers. Our organization is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about their work and driven by a shared mission to enhance national security. We foster an inclusive and engaging work environment that empowers our employees to achieve professional growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our culture is rooted in core values such as integrity, excellence, and community dedication, which guide us in delivering end-to-end technology solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. As the Trusted Disruptor in defense technology, L3Harris continuously pushes the boundaries of innovation to meet mission-critical needs worldwide.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Cloud Software Engineer to join our Mission Networks Cloud Engineering team in Melbourne, FL. In this role, you will leverage cloud service providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud to develop, deploy, and optimize mission-critical cloud applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design architectures, and implement scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud-based software development, microservices architecture, and DevOps practices. This position offers an innovative environment where you will lead key tasks related to cloud application design, deployment, and operational support, ensuring the success of complex defense programs.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with a minimum of 6-9 years of software development experience. A graduate degree with 4-7 years of experience is also acceptable. Alternatively, candidates with over 10-12 years of relevant experience without a degree will be considered. Preferred qualifications include more than five years of experience as a cloud software developer, proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, and Python, and hands-on experience with JavaScript frameworks like NodeJS or ReactJS. Candidates should have a solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, DevOps tools (such as Jira, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud architecture certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect. The ability to obtain and maintain an FAA public trust clearance is required.
Responsibilities
As a Lead Cloud Software Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include designing, developing, and integrating cloud-based applications within an Agile development environment. You will lead tasks related to cloud application architecture, deployment, and integration of cloud and non-cloud components to ensure seamless operation. Developing scalable, highly-available enterprise systems for cloud environments, particularly containerized workloads on platforms such as EKS or OpenShift, will be a key part of your role. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to review designs, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies. Implementing DevOps best practices, including automated build, test, and deployment pipelines, will be essential to improve operational efficiency. Additionally, you will provide operational support to maintain high availability and meet service level agreements, ensuring the robustness and security of cloud solutions.
Benefits
Joining L3Harris offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being. Employees enjoy competitive salaries, health insurance options, and retirement plans. We promote continuous learning and development through training programs, certifications, and career advancement opportunities. Our flexible work schedule, including the 9/80 work schedule, allows for an optimal work-life balance. Additionally, employees benefit from a collaborative and innovative work environment, employee recognition programs, and participation in community outreach initiatives. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered to succeed.
Equal Opportunity
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace that respects and values diversity and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background checks and substance abuse testing where permitted by law. Many positions may require the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances, which are only granted to U.S. citizens. By applying, you acknowledge that your personal information may be shared within our subsidiaries and affiliates for employment consideration purposes.