Software Engineer (COLSA SW Factory)

Colsa-5; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

COLSA Corporation is seeking a Software Engineer to join the COLSA Software Factory (CSF) who is excited about solving complex problems, delivering value, and making a meaningful impact on our processes and solutions.

While this is a remote position, candidates must currently reside within reasonable commuting distance of Huntsville, AL and be available to work on-site as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering, computer science, information systems, or another related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Must reside within reasonable commuting distance of Huntsville, AL and be available to work on-site as needed.
• U.S. Citizenship required; Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Experience with the Vue client-side application framework.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand workflows and needs.
• Work with a team of software developers, UI/UX designers, and QA professionals.
• Use cutting-edge open-source technologies and standard development tools.
• Develop and perform unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to merge code.
• Lead developmental teams in architectural and implementation decisions.

Skills

Vue

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related technical field

Tools

Jira

GitHub

Docker

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

COLSA Corporation is seeking a Software Engineer to join the COLSA Software Factory (CSF) who is excited about solving complex problems, delivering value, and making a meaningful impact on our processes and solutions.

While this is a remote position, candidates must currently reside within reasonable commuting distance (i.e., North/Central Alabama) of Huntsville, AL and be available to work on-site as needed.

About Our Team

• We maintain an open, honest, and highly collaborative environment that welcomes innovation and supports professional growth through mentoring and process discipline. Our processes are mature yet flexible, and team members are encouraged to take ownership and propose improvements. We are passionate about our work and look forward to welcoming new team members.

How We Work

• We work in small teams using our Factory Agile Software Team process, Atlassian Jira, and GitHub Copilot to quickly create innovative solutions.
• We place strong emphasis on user interface design and overall user experience, while also establishing system and software architectures that meet customer needs.
• We encourage continuous improvement through piloting and evaluating the effects on quality and timeliness of the products we deliver.
• This role may be up to 100% remote, depending on customer and contract requirements.

What You'll Do

• Work directly with stakeholders to understand their workflows and needs.
• Collaborate openly with a team of software developers, UI/UX designers, and Quality Assurance professionals who are as passionate about software as you are.
• Use cutting-edge open-source technologies.
• Leverage our processes and industry-standard development tools to deliver high-quality products.
• Learn from teammates and grow professionally as part of a supportive team.
• Participate in all aspects of the Agile Scrum process, including daily standups, sprint reviews with customers, and retrospectives.
• Produce design options and artifacts within the defined architecture and implement solutions using a modern technical stack.
• Develop and perform unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to merge code into mainline source control branches.
• Help establish new agentic development processes and technologies and lead the team toward increased adoption of both.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Experience

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in computer or electrical engineering, computer science, information systems, or another related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant software engineering experience
• Must currently reside in reasonable commuting distance (i.e., North/Central Alabama) of Huntsville, AL and be available to work on-site as needed.
• U.S. Citizenship required; Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
• Experience with the Vue client-side application framework.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to lead developmental teams in architectural and implementation decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on an Agile team using industry-standard management and collaboration tools such as Jira and GitHub.
• Experience working with agentic AI to enhance individual capabilities while maintaining a high level of quality in produced work.
• Experience using container technologies such as Docker
• Experience with database technologies such as Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience leading customer meetings/reviews/demonstrations with both internal team members and external customers or stakeholders (i.e. Agile sprint reviews)

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Minimum Salary

$113,500.00

Maximum Salary

$118,500.00

Salary Type

Annually

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.