Senior Software Developer

Air Force Research Laboratory; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible (situational)

Downtown Colorado Springs location

Job summary

Air Force Research Laboratory in Colorado Springs seeks a mid‑senior software engineer (DR-2210-2/3) to lead Agile delivery, mentor engineers, and shape software architecture for full‑stack applications. You will collaborate with product teams, researchers, and leaders to define roadmaps, write stories, and ensure cybersecurity compliance.

The role emphasizes modern DevSecOps practices, robust testing, and high‑quality code reviews across Java, Python, JavaScript, and C#.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related field.
• At least 1 year at GS-12 level equivalent (or 5–10+ years of progressive software engineering).
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory and candidates must be eligible for a security clearance (Secret/Top Secret/TS‑SCI).

Responsibilities

• Agile product delivery: partner with product owners, designers, and researchers to write user stories and roadmaps with measurable criteria.
• Technical mentorship: guide and review junior and mid-level engineers to foster best practices.
• Stakeholder communication: translate technical concepts clearly for agency leaders and cross-functional partners.
• System architecture & design: oversee software architecture, build prototypes, and proofs-of-concept for full-stack apps.
• Full-stack development: write, test, and maintain front-end and back-end code (Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#).
• DevSecOps & pipelines: build and maintain automated CI/CD and DevSecOps with cybersecurity in mind.
• Code reviews & QA: conduct reviews, write tests, enforce automated testing and version control standards.

Skills

Agile Delivery

Technical Mentorship

Stakeholder Communication

System Architecture

Full-Stack Development

DevSecOps

Code Reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IT

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Python Flask

Java Spring / Spring Boot

JavaScript React/Redux

Job description

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED US CITIZENS.

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 MDT, 26 November 2026.

Job Overview

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED US CITIZENS.

This announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 11:45 MDT, 26 November 2026.

The Orbital Labs Software Factory Branch, AFRL/RJSX seeks to hire a mid-senior level, DR-2210-2/3 in downtown Colorado Springs.

Position Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Agile Product Delivery: Partner with product owners, designers, and researchers to write user stories, define roadmaps, and set measurable success criteria.
• Technical Mentorship: Guide, coach, and review the work of junior and mid-level engineers to foster best practices.
• Stakeholder Communication: Translate complex technical concepts and trade-offs clearly for non-technical agency leaders and cross-functional partners.
• System Architecture & Design: Oversee overall software architecture, build prototypes, and create proofs-of-concept for full-stack applications.
• Full-Stack Development: Write, test, and maintain custom front-end and back-end code using languages like Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• DevSecOps & Pipelines: Work within enterprise technology governance to build and maintain automated CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines while ensuring strict cybersecurity compliance.
• Code Reviews & Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough code reviews, write unit/integration tests, and enforce automated testing and version control standards.

Required Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related technical field.
• Specialized Experience: At least 1 year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level (or 5+ to 10+ years of total progressive software engineering experience).
• Citizenship: Mandatory U.S. citizenship
• Security Clearance: Requires the ability to obtain—or hold an active—Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI

Desired Qualifications

• Containerization and Orchestration: Experience deploying containerized applications using Kubernetes or Docker container orchestration systems.
• DevOps and CI/CD Tools: Proficiency with industry-standard DevOps tools, version control systems (such as Git), and continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines (such as Jenkins or GitLab CI).
• Full-Stack Frameworks: Hands-on background with popular frameworks including Python Flask, Java Spring, Java Spring Boot, JavaScript React, or JavaScript Redux.
• Automated Testing: 3+ years of professional experience writing and executing automated unit and integration tests.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

Yes

Series

2210

Additional Information

Instructions on how to submit documents are provided in the automated email you will receive once you apply. Candidates with resumes longer than 2-pages will not be considered.

Requisition Number 51992

Posting End Date

11/26/2026