Full Stack Developer

Dark Wolf Solutions, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Wolf Solutions, LLC is seeking a Full Stack Developer to support the United States Space Force (USSF) in developing defensive cyber solutions. This role will require hybrid on-site support at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, 3 years’ full stack development experience, and 8+ years in engineering activities related to government contracts. The estimated salary range is between $155,000 and $180,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field plus 3 years’ experience in full stack development.
• 8+ years relevant engineering experience in government or development contracting.
• Must have SAFe for Teams certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate software architectures for improvements.
• Ensure quality, accurate product submissions.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship.

Skills

Full Stack Development

AWS Competence

Agile Methodologies

Cybersecurity Expertise

Network Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Apache Spark

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

Job description

Dark Wolf is seeking a Full Stack Developer to support United States Space Force (USSF). This role will focus on the rapid agile development of defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground and space based cyber adversarial threats. As part of this team, you will support by developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining software tools and capabilities that monitor, analyze, visualize, and report on the cyber status of space ground systems and data links. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment. This position requires hybrid on-site support at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. This team will be based out of Colorado Springs, CO.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating current software architectures and implementing meaningful improvements to ensure a robust, field-ready solution.
• Ensuring consistent submission of high-quality, technically accurate products to the Government client.
• Providing strategic advice, technical expertise, and mentorship to program and project staff, performing all functional duties independently.
• Developing specialized tools to assess cyber vulnerabilities, prioritize cyber investments, and protect against unauthorized intrusion, corruption, and destruction of Space Force networks.
• Communicating clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development or STEM related specialty plus 3 years’ experience in full stack development.
• 8+ years of relevant experience performing engineering activities in the Government (military and/or civil servant), federally funded research and development center, or profit or non-profit Government support, or development contractor arena.
• Must have SAFe for Teams certification.
• AWS certifications (Associate Developer, & AWS Specialty Security within a year of start date) or be able to demonstrate AWS competence using the CLI and Boto.
• Familiarity and knowledge of: Apache Spark, Kubernetes, Kafka, SIMP Project, Ansible, Docker, GIT, Linux, Suricata, Zeek, Kibana, Logstash, Elastic Search, Neo4J, PostgreSQL, Terraform, Artifactory, GitLab.
• Experience or knowledge in the following areas: network engineering, AWS Cloud, agile software development, agile methodologies, agile project management, software project management, defensive cyber military operations, software development life cycle management, program/project management, systems engineering, strategic planning, cross-functional team.
• US Citizen and with a Top Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command.

This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

The estimated salary range for this position is $155,000.00 - $180,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.