Software Engineer

Footbridge Federal; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Footbridge Federal delivers secure, cloud-based software solutions for defense and intelligence missions. The role emphasizes hands-on development in Java and C++, with direct AWS deployment in EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC.

You will work within Agile teams on CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and microservices, ensuring robust security practices and performance across distributed systems. The candidate should hold an active TS/SCI clearance and have 5+ years of experience in software development, preferably with

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Five or more years of professional software development experience.
• Strong programming proficiency in both Java and C++.
• Hands-on AWS development and deployment experience (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC).
• Solid understanding of Linux environments, object-oriented design, and Git version control.
• Experience in Agile teams with CI/CD workflows.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Create, test, and optimize secure cloud-based applications using Java and C++.
• Build and manage automated CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment within cloud environments.
• Design and integrate APIs, microservices, and distributed software components.
• Troubleshoot complex software performance issues and debug cloud-hosted systems.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering and security teams during Agile sprints and design reviews.

Skills

Java

C++

AWS

CI/CD

Linux

Git

Agile

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

EC2

S3

IAM

VPC

Job description

• Create, test, and optimize secure cloud-based applications using Java and C++.
• Build and manage automated CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment within cloud environments.
• Design and integrate APIs, microservices, and distributed software components.
• Troubleshoot complex software performance issues and debug cloud-hosted systems.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering and security teams during Agile sprints and design reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Five or more years of professional software development experience.
• Strong programming proficiency in both Java and C++.
• Hands-on experience developing and deploying applications directly inside AWS (utilizing EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC).
• Solid understanding of Linux environments, object-oriented design, and Git version control.
• Experience working in an Agile team environment with exposure to CI/CD workflows.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within classified cloud environments (such as GovCloud or specialized secret regions).
• Active AWS certifications (e.g., Developer or Solutions Architect).
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes (ECS/EKS).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Scripting skills in Python or Bash.
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices and automated security scanning.

Required Skills

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Five or more years of professional software development experience.
• Strong programming proficiency in both Java and C++.
• Hands-on experience developing and deploying applications directly inside AWS (utilizing EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC).
• Solid understanding of Linux environments, object-oriented design, and Git version control.
• Experience working in an Agile team environment with exposure to CI/CD workflows.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Skills

• Experience working within classified cloud environments (such as GovCloud or specialized secret regions).
• Active AWS certifications (e.g., Developer or Solutions Architect).
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes (ECS/EKS).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Scripting skills in Python or Bash.
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices and automated security scanning.

Security Clearance

• Level: TS/SCI
• 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.