Full-Stack Developer

Footbridge Federal; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Footbridge Federal is seeking a software professional to build robust backend services and user interfaces while supporting data tier requirements. The role operates on-site in Denver, CO, within a defense and intelligence-focused environment.

You will participate in agile planning, maintain CI/CD pipelines with embedded vulnerability analysis, and provide occasional on-call support for mission-critical systems in collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong programming experience in Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience with Spring/Spring Boot and database systems such as MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and containerized deployments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph and Security+ certification or ability to acquire it within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Build robust backend services and user interfaces while supporting data tier requirements.
• Maintain continuous integration and deployment pipelines with embedded vulnerability and static code analysis.
• Participate in agile planning, program increment events, and stakeholder meetings.
• Provide occasional, rotating on-call support for operational environments.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Tools

Spring/Spring Boot

MongoDB

MySQL

PostgreSQL

GitLab CI/CD

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Containerized deployments

Job description

• Build robust backend services and user interfaces while supporting data tier requirements.
• Maintain continuous integration and deployment pipelines with embedded vulnerability and static code analysis.
• Participate in agile planning, program increment events, and stakeholder meetings.
• Provide occasional, rotating on-call support for operational environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong programming experience in Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience with Spring or Spring Boot frameworks and database systems such as MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and containerized deployments.
• Strong verbal communication skills for technical briefings and customer collaboration.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph.
• Security+ certification or the ability to acquire it within 60 days.

Preferred Qualifications

• DevSecOps background delivering software directly into live operational environments.
• Domain experience supporting SIGINT systems or defense programs.

Required Skills

• Strong programming experience in Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience with Spring or Spring Boot frameworks and database systems such as MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and containerized deployments.
• Strong verbal communication skills for technical briefings and customer collaboration.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph.
• Security+ certification or the ability to acquire it within 60 days.

Preferred Skills

• DevSecOps background delivering software directly into live operational environments.
• Domain experience supporting SIGINT systems or defense programs.

Security Clearance

• Level: TS/SCI

Travel or Schedule

• Standard day-shift schedule with rare, periodic on-call coverage (approximately once per month or quarter).

Contract opportunity. On-site work arrangement. Standard day-shift schedule with rare, periodic on-call coverage (approximately once per month or quarter).

• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.