Senior Software Engineer
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United States, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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We currently seek a high caliber Senior Software Engineer for a long-term basis within our client’s team of experienced professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO.
Our client has emerged as a leader in developing cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success is a direct result of the dedication of our people and the clarity of our priorities. We hire the best, make them a priority, and never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and deliver meaningful value through innovative, cost-effective, and intuitive software solutions.
Our Space Operations directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on it. We create game-changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Are you an experienced Software Engineer looking to grow your skill set and work on a project that has real-world impact? Do you want to be part of a team helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.
Our team is looking for an experienced Software Engineer with a Java enterprise software development background who can work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. In this position, as a member of a talented Agile engineering team supporting the development of critical mission applications for the space community, you will be a member of our Space Operations directorate. You will work with software engineers and space analysts to provide ingest, process, and visualize astrodynamics data for space tracking and surveillance. The candidate must also have experience successfully leading software engineering teams and is willing to take on the role of a technical lead when positions become available withing the Space Operations directorate.
This position is in Colorado Springs and requires working in the office two days a week.
Job Requirements
• Design, implement, debug and fix backend microservices and associate logic using Java and Spring Boot
• Design, implement, debug, and fix Kafka based messaging services
• Develop and implement unit tests and tests that are part of the build environment
• Working closely with developers to improve product’s functionality
• Develop innovative solutions
• Attend developer and customer engagements meetings
• Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities
• Participate in estimation discussions with the product team
• Assisting engineering tech lead executing leadership and management duties and responsibilities
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an engineering discipline and at least 10 years of enterprise software engineering experience using Java and Java frameworks (i.e., Spring Boot)
• +3 years experience leading software engineering teams as a servant leader, with excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Experience in object-oriented analysis and design techniques
• Java application development experience, specifically within microservice architecture
• Experience with Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab, and Jenkins
• Experience designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging enterprise application software
• Experience with Unit/Integration Testing (Junit, SonarQube, Fortify)
• Experience using Docker containers for development and deployment
• Experience with DevOps concepts and using CI/CD pipeline technologies
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (both spoken and written English), while establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with team members
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment, and take the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment using the Scrum methodology
• Must be a US Citizen due to DoD contract
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
Desired Skills
• Experience developing secure code using current security protocols to include OAuth2 and/or implementations such as OpenID Connect
• Experience with SQL commands and queries (PostgreSQL)
• Experience with GraphQL
• Experience deploying software to DoD classified systems & networks
• Experience with Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and related space operations
• Security+ Certification
• Existing TS security clearance with DCID eligibility
***Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship***
Employment Type: 3+ month Contract-to-Direct Hire
Location of Position: Colorado Springs, CO
Location Type: Office, Onsite --- * The expectation would be for them to be in the office full time to start but after they ramp up with the team over the first couple of months, it would be minimum 3 days in the office.
TRS Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are based on job related criteria and not on the basis of any unlawful criteria. We ensure equal access to employment opportunities, services, and programs.
Must have legal right to work in the United States. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
TRS Staffing Solutions are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome you to provide OFCCP data voluntarily here
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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