Full Stack Developer

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

Job summary

Dark Wolf seeks a Full Stack Developer to design and deliver defensive cyber software for Space Force space ground systems. The role combines rapid agile development with hands-on engineering, testing, and maintenance of tools that monitor, analyze, visualize, and report cyber status.

Hybrid on-site work at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO is required. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, and Angular, plus experience with Kubernetes, Docker,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development or STEM related specialty
• 3+ years of experience in full stack development
• 8+ years of government/military or related engineering experience
• SAFe for Teams certification
• AWS certifications or demonstrable AWS competence using CLI and Boto
• Experience in C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, and Angular
• Familiarity with Spark, Kubernetes, Kafka, Docker, Git, Linux, Elastic stack, and databases
• US citizen with Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Evaluating current software architectures and implementing meaningful improvements
• Ensuring high-quality, technically accurate products for the Government client
• Providing strategic advice, technical expertise, and mentorship to staff
• Developing tools to assess cyber vulnerabilities and protect networks
• Communicating clearly, both orally and in writing

Skills

C

C++

Java

JavaScript

Python

Angular

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or STEM

3+ years full stack development

Tools

Apache Spark

Kubernetes

Kafka

SIMP Project

Ansible

Docker

GIT

Linux

Suricata

Zeek

Kibana

Logstash

Elastic Search

Neo4J

PostgreSQL

Terraform

Artifactory

GitLab

Job description

Responsibilities

• Evaluating current software architectures and implement 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

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 will include:

• Evaluating current software architectures and implement 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.
• Experience in the following Programming languages: C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, & Angular
• 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 an 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, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.