Software Engineer II

Society of Defense Financial Management; Aurora, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

PTO & Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Society of Defense Financial Management is seeking a Software Engineer II in Aurora, CO, onsite, to design and build software for satellite ground systems. You will develop Java applications in an Agile setting, collaborating with engineers and leaders while leveraging AWS, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, and CI/CD processes.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, a STEM bachelor’s degree, and at least 2 years of professional Java software experience, including

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required.
• US citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM is required.
• Minimum 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience designing and developing object-oriented software using Java.
• Hands-on Java multithreading experience.
• Onsite work in Aurora, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for satellite ground systems.
• Develop Java applications (object-oriented, multithreaded).
• Collaborate in an Agile environment with engineers and architects.
• Contribute across the software development lifecycle following defense practices.
• Work with AWS, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, CI/CD.
• Support reliable, scalable software for mission-critical systems.

Skills

Java

Java Multithreading

AWS

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Test Automation

Confluence

Jira

Jenkins

JUnit

Kafka

Spring Boot

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jenkins

Job description

Software Engineer II – Satellite Ground Systems

Location: Aurora, CO – Onsite

Salary: $150,000–$185,000

Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI Required | CI Polygraph Preferred

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

About the Opportunity

Talent Stack is representing a confidential defense and aerospace client seeking a Software Engineer II to develop software for advanced satellite ground systems supporting mission-critical national security operations.

You’ll work with engineers, architects, and technical leaders in an Agile environment, developing object-oriented Java applications while gaining exposure to AWS, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and satellite ground system technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for advanced satellite ground systems.
• Develop object-oriented and multithreaded Java applications.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and technical leaders in an Agile development environment.
• Contribute throughout the software development lifecycle using established defense software engineering practices.
• Work with modern software technologies and architectures, including AWS web services, multi-tiered architectures, microservices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD.
• Support the development of reliable, scalable software for complex mission-critical systems.

Required Qualifications

• Active and transferable Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance is required prior to start. An active and transferable Top Secret clearance that can cross over to TS/SCI is also acceptable.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to security clearance requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) is required.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant professional software engineering experience. Internships, co-ops, research assistantships, academic projects, and graduate research do not count toward the required years of professional experience.
• Professional experience designing and developing object-oriented software using Java.
• Hands-on experience with Java multithreading.
• Ability to work onsite in Aurora, Colorado.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CI Polygraph preferred.
• Experience developing satellite planning and scheduling software or comparable systems that coordinate resources, activities, dependencies, workflows, or operational sequences.
• Experience with the software development lifecycle using SAFe Agile methodology.
• Software development experience using C++ and Python.
• Experience developing microservices in AWS environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with test automation, DevSecOps, and CI/CD processes.
• Experience with development and collaboration tools including Confluence, Eclipse, Jira, Jenkins, JUnit, Kafka, and Spring Boot.

Why Join This Opportunity

• Develop software supporting advanced satellite and space systems.
• Work on technology supporting critical national security missions.
• Gain hands-on exposure to AWS, microservices, containerization, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Work alongside experienced engineers, architects, and technical leaders.
• Build experience with modern software lifecycle practices used on major defense programs.
• Expand your knowledge of satellite ground system technologies.

Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA), where applicable

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