Software Engineer-Developer 4

Apex Systems; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP (employee stock purchase)

401K with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Certification discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Software Engineer-Developer 4 in Colorado Springs to design, develop, test, and maintain non-embedded software across its lifecycle. The role translates customer requirements into designs and ensures regulatory and industry standards compliance.

The candidate will lead API development, guide Agile DevSecOps activities, and mentor the team, delivering secure, scalable solutions and high-quality interfaces for front-end and back-end systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• 5+ years of software development for space systems and ground segments (command, control, mission planning, data processing).
• 5+ years of Python development; 3+ years JavaScript (Angular, JQuery); 3+ years TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs.
• Guide software development in an Agile environment with DevSecOps practices.
• Lead features and manage full software lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Build and consume APIs and backend services with emphasis on automation, testing, and security.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and standards.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Angular

JQuery

FastAPI

Postgres

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

Software Engineer-Developer 4

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado (Onsite)

Role Overview

This role involves the design, development, testing, and maintenance of non-embedded software throughout its lifecycle. The position requires reviewing, analyzing, and translating customer requirements into software designs, and ensuring products meet industry and regulatory standards. The engineer will also handle user inquiries, troubleshoot technical issues, and advise on software domains and system-specific issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end software services.
• Guide software development activities in an Agile environment using DevSecOps methodologies, including the integration of software components.
• Lead the development of critical features and manage the full development lifecycle from design through deployment.
• Build, architect, and consume APIs and backend services with an emphasis on automation, testing, and security.
• Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Lead the creation and translation of design mockups into functional user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks.
• Advocate for improvements to product quality, security, and performance.
• Work effectively in ambiguous environments, providing mentorship and leadership to the team.

Required Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience with software development for space systems and ground segments performing command, control, mission planning, and data processing.
• Technical Skills: 5+ years of development experience using Python, 3+ years of experience with JavaScript (e.g., Angular, JQuery), and 3+ years of experience working with TypeScript.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree from an accredited course of study in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or another related field.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in software development on government programs.
• 5+ years of experience with designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualization.
• 5+ years of experience in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and test.
• 5+ years of experience with database technologies (Postgres, SQL/NoSQL).
• 3+ years with Java and FastAPI (Python API) languages.
• In-depth knowledge of Command and Control (C2) systems, mission planning, ground systems, and real-time application requirements.
• Strong experience using CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.

Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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