Sr. Software Engineer

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a contract opportunity in El Segundo or Seal Beach, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• 3+ years of experience with JavaScript and/or Typescript
• 3+ years of experience in Python
• Experience with software architecture principles and design patterns
• Experience with software development using agile principles and a structured development process
• Bachelors degree within STEM field

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The selected candidate will perform full stack development using the AWS infrastructure. The ideal candidate has experience working across the tech stack with a solid understanding of software architecture, infrastructure tooling, and engineering fundamentals. The candidate will collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders to design and implement scalable software solutions, ensure engineering excellence, and achieve program objectives. Duties may include (but are not limited to):
• Leads the development, test, and maintenance of [web] applications that meet industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards
• Leads the review, analysis, and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products
• Coordinates the development, maintenance, enhancement, and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations
• Leads activities to develop, document, and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products
• Participates in the agile software development lifecycle including planning, reviews, and supporting customer meetings
• Debugs and leads resolution of issues identified to ensure reliability and efficiency of software products
• Leads handling of user inquiries, troubleshooting of technical issues, and user feedback analysis
• Leads research and implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development
• Leads development, establishment, monitoring, and improvement of software processes, tools, and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks
• Leads execution and documentation of software research and development projects
• Consults on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations
• Leads software project management activities and software supplier management functions
• Leads tracking and evaluation of software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• 7+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Experience leading an agile software development team
• Experience with relational databases
• Experience with React, Django, Flask, and FastAPI
• Experience with Infrastructure Tooling (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines)
• Experience with building out regression test suites

REQUIRED EDUCATION
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g.
Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work
experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

WORK HOURS
FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

ADDITIONAL
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

 
Job Number: 216095
Job Location: El Segundo, CA
Rate: Up to $82.32 DOE
Duration: 12 Months
Input Date: 10/29/2025
Last Updated: 10/30/2025
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Zachary Fasano
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: zfasano@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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