Mid Level - Software Engineer

Delta Solutions & Strategies; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

401(k)

PTO

paid holidays

parental

military

jury duty paid leaves

Job summary

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a Mid-level Software Engineer to contribute to missile warning software development at Peterson Space Force Base. The role emphasizes legacy modernization, DoD-style agile practices, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements include a BS in CS, 5+ years experience, and US citizenship with active Secret clearance (TS preferred). Strong Java, C++, and C# skills are essential, along with Docker and Kubernetes familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Experience with Java, C#, or C++.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Development in a DoD environment preferred.
• Active US Secret Clearance required, must be able to obtain US Top Secret clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Strong Java development experience including Java EE/J2EE, WebLogic/WebSphere/JBoss, EJB, JMS, JNDI, RMI, JDBC, and multithreaded applications.
• Experience refactoring legacy software applications
• Experience with REST, gRPC, SpringBoot, messaging
• Experience with IBM MQ/JMS and Oracle database integration
• Ability to analyze large legacy codebases, dependencies, and develop modernization recommendations.
• Container development experience including Docker, runtime configuration, logging, health checks, and Kubernetes deployment.
• Ability to own a technical deliverable through design, implementation, testing, documentation, and demonstration.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; team environment and independent work.

Responsibilities

• Developing and modernizing legacy missile warning software applications.
• Agile development in unclassified and classified environments with CI and code reviews.
• Implement scalable solutions using Java, C++, and C#, ensuring maintainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate status and estimates.
• Develop technical documentation and diagrams.
• Engage with customers to gather requirements and propose solutions.
• Analyze requirements to translate to functional software.
• Contribute to the full SDLC including sustainment.
• Other tasks as directed.

Skills

Java

C++

C#

REST

gRPC

SpringBoot

Docker

Kubernetes

Multithreading

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

WebLogic

WebSphere

JBoss

EJB

JMS

JNDI

RMI

JDBC

Oracle

IBM MQ

Job description

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a Mid level Software Engineer to join our team supporting software development on Peterson Space Force Base. This position will focus on development and maintenance of software for high fidelity Missile Warning training. Successful candidates shouldbe detail-oriented and have excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Advanced consideration will be provided to candidates with a space background, and knowledge of the Missile Warning and Missile Defense communities.

What you will be doing:

• Developing and modernizing legacy missile warning software applications
• Performing agile software development in both unclassified and classified environments applying software engineering best practices including unit testing, peer code reviews, continuous integration, and design documentation.
• Implementing scalable software solutions using Java, C++ ,and C#, ensuring code consistency, maintainability, and adherence to established architectural standards.
• Collaborating closely with project stakeholders to communicate project status, discuss architectural decisions, identify risks, and develop accurate schedule and effort estimates.
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including software architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, interface specifications, progress reports, and milestone deliverables.
• Engaging directly with customers to gather and refine requirements, propose innovative technical solutions, create user and system documentation, and participate in requirements and design reviews.
• Analyzing business and user requirements to translate operational needs into functional software solutions and system enhancements.
• Contributing to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Other tasks as directed.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Experience with Java, C#, or C++.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Development in a DoD environment preferred.
• Active US Secret Clearance required, must be able to obtain US Top Secret (TS) clearance. MUST BE A US CITIZEN.
• Strong Java development experience, including Java EE/J2EE, WebLogic/WebSphere/JBoss, EJB, JMS, JNDI, RMI, JDBC, and multithreaded applications.
• Experience refactoring legacy software applications
• Experience with REST, gRPC, SpringBoot, messaging
• Experience with IBM MQ/JMS and Oracle database integration
• Ability to analyze large legacy codebases, identify dependencies, and develop implementable modernization recommendations.
• Container development experience, including Docker files, runtime configuration, logging, health checks, and Kubernetes deployment.
• Ability to independently own a technical deliverable through design, implementation, testing, documentation, and demonstration.
• Candidate must have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and work well in a team environment and perform independently.

Delta Solutions & Strategies offers a generous benefits package to include

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• paid holidays
• parental
• military
• jury duty paid leaves

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Delta Solutions & Strategies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D