Sr. Software Engineer - 1255

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Dignitas Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer / Lead Developer to oversee the full lifecycle of software product development, from initial concept through final delivery. This role involves hands-on software design and development, primarily using game engines such as Unity, and includes strategic direction, team leadership, and mentoring of junior developers. The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly organized, and capable of guiding a development team through planning, execution, and delivery phases while ensuring adherence to best practices and customer requirements.

Essential Job Functions/Duties

Leads and supervises the design and develop simulation subsystems:

• Designs/codes applications following specifications using the Unity gaming engine.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion in overall project management by prioritizing, planning and tracking project progress.
• Designs, develops, and modifies programs, including prototypes.
• Research product development options and provides analysis for product direction.
• Consults with internal functional areas to identify customer needs and include into project objectives. Provides support regarding product development to internal departments.
• Manages and directs up to four to five software developers. Supports evaluation of software engineers' performance, sets project expectations and goals for team members, and mentors/trains staff.
• Creates/Maintains accurate and up-to-date technical and project documentation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired Skills:

• Proficient in C#, C++, and WPF application development
• 5+ years' experience using Gaming Engine (e.g., Unity and Unreal)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent understanding with structured data formats, particularly JSON
• Strong Background in modeling and simulation environments
• Extensive experience with bug tracking and task management applications such as Jira or Microsoft DevOps
• Expert understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience working within an agile development environment

Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Deep technical knowledge and development skills
• Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire a development team
• Project Management: Skilled in planning, prioritizing, and managing development efforts
• Communication: Clear and effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences
• Performance Management: Ability to set expectations and evaluate developer contributions
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may include supervising less experienced staff as needed. This position is not a full-time supervisory role.

Required Education/Certifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent education and experience in an engineering discipline with a minimum of 10 years of experience as software developer/ supervisor.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Candidate must be capable of obtaining and maintaining US Department of Defense secret security clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required

Work Environment

This position is located in the Orlando office and is not a remote or work from home position.

AAP/EEO Statement

Dignitas Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted about this and future openings.