Software Engineer

The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications in alignment with business requirements and technical specifications. This role involves writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code, participating in code reviews, and collaborating closely with project managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions. The Software Engineer is also expected to contribute to system architecture and process discussions, identify areas for improvement in existing systems, and support deployment and maintenance activities in production environments.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Computer Science, or related technical field, with 3-5 years of experience in software development, or a related role. or;

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related technical field, with 5-8 years of experience in software development, or a related role.

Lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Onsite position at a US military base

Able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

CompTIA Security+ certification required, or ability to obtain



Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and a modern JavaScript frameworks

Strong experience with Java for back-end development

Experience with software development processes, methods, and technologies

Experience with systems programming languages like Rust or Go

Demonstrated success as a technical leader on Web Development teams

Experience with modern software development tools.

Creative problem-solver with a strong analytical mindset

Motivated by solving challenging problems and continuously learning

Understanding of usability design principals

Willingness to learn new languages and technologies

Work well in an ever-changing, exploratory environment

Skilled at prioritizing tasks and managing workload effectively

Possesses a high attention to detail

Goal-oriented mindset



Duties and Responsibilities:

Listed below is an outline of the major duties and responsibilities that you will be expected to perform in this role. 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 this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Lead design, development, testing, and delivery of complex full-stack features

Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing software solutions

Perform high-impact code reviews that elevate team standards and system quality

Facilitate and guide SCRUM ceremonies to align development with project goals

Mentor team members, resolve blocking issues, and foster knowledge sharing and collaboration

Drive discussions with stakeholders to define project scope and requirements

Champion emerging tools, design patterns, and practices that improve team performance and productivity

Ensure application security, performance, and long-term maintainability

Lead the design of complete software solutions in order to solve complex problems

Explore and implement appropriate technologies to deliver shippable solutions in a dynamic environment


Key Technologies:

Java

Rust

HTML/CSS/Javascript

PostgresSQL, SQL, relational databases

Kubernetes, Docker

Git