Software Development Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Colorado Springs is seeking a Full Stack Developer to support the integration of command and control projects for the US Air Force. The ideal candidate will leverage technologies like C/C++ and Java, ensuring deployment-quality code while collaborating within agile teams. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $150,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Requires 5-7 years of software development experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Experience in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Turn requirements into deployment-quality code.
• Implement microservices process and serve near-real-time data.
• Consume and visualize JSON data exposed by the back-end team.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Git

Team Player

Technical Writing

Education

BS or MS Degree in CS, CE, or EE

Tools

Docker

Agile Methodologies

Socket.io

Material UI

D3.js

Job description

Job Description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing. Kratos has an opportunity for a Full Stack Developer to support integration command and control project and development of mission applications for the US Air Force. This includes the integration of many COTs products into a single user interface. The successful candidate will be part of a team that acquires a solid understanding of customer needs, environment, and users, and develops solutions for demonstration and delivery. Kratos utilizes an agile approach to development, seeking stakeholder involvement and feedback in iterative inspect‑adapt cycles.

Job Duties

• Turn requirements in to deployment‑quality code
• Implement microservices process and serve near‑real‑time data to web‑based clients.
• Consume and visualize JSON data exposed by the back‑end team.
• Docker‑based application deployment.
• Utilize CI/CD and configuration management best practices
• Participate in code reviews
• Participate in architectural discussions and influence technical decisions
• Coordinate with cross‑functional team members to accomplish project objectives
• Participate in Agile meetings and activities
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills

• BS or MS Degree in CS, CE, or EE with software design, engineering and development skills, including familiarity with modern software development practices and tools
• Requires 5‑7 years of software development experience
• Proficiency developing with C/C++ and/or Java
• Proficiency with git
• Team player and capable of working in a fast‑paced, team environment
• Experience writing and delivering technical documents and briefings
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with Agile Methodologies
• Experience with Socket.io
• Experience with Material UI
• Experience with D3.js

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and education.

Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time‑Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Posting Status

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Equal Opportunity

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. EOE, minorities, females, veterans, disabled, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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