Mission-Critical Software Tech Lead (Java/C++) Onsite Aurora

Talent Stack

Aurora (CO)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Talent Stack is representing a confidential defense and aerospace client seeking a Principal Software Engineer IV / Technical Lead to support mission-critical software systems in Aurora, Colorado. This hands-on leadership role guides a 2–3 person software team responsible for enhancing existing systems and integrating new capabilities.

The ideal candidate will wield strong Java and/or C++ development experience with proven leadership across the full software lifecycle, and will coordinate across

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM is required.
  • 8+ years professional software engineering experience.
  • 2+ years of proven technical leadership experience.
  • Experience with Java and/or C++ and full SDLC.
  • Onsite in Aurora, Colorado required.
  • Occasional after-hours support for 24x7 mission operations

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on technical leadership for a 2–3 person software team.
  • Lead full software development lifecycle across projects.
  • Design and maintain mission-critical software in Java/C++.
  • Integrate complex software and hardware subsystems.
  • Troubleshoot system-level problems across software, hardware, networking.
  • Collaborate with systems, software, networking, CM, and hardware teams.
  • Lead design reviews and customer meetings.
  • Plan staffing with program leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with government software lifecycle requirements
  • Provide after-hours support when required

Skills

Java
C++
Technical leadership
Full SDLC
Systems integration
Mentoring
Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Talent Stack is representing a confidential defense and aerospace client seeking a Principal Software Engineer IV / Technical Lead to support mission-critical software systems in Aurora, Colorado. This hands-on leadership role guides a 2–3 person software team responsible for enhancing existing systems and integrating new capabilities.

The ideal candidate will wield strong Java and/or C++ development experience with proven leadership across the full software lifecycle, and will coordinate across

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