Software Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Lone Tree, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and optimize software for advanced aerospace applications in a hybrid Colorado setting. You will contribute across frontend, backend, and API components, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance and quality standards.

Qualifications include a BS in CS or related field, 2+ years of software development, and proficiency in C++, Java, Python, and TypeScript/JavaScript with React and Node.js.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in software development.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency in C++, Java, or Python.
• Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, with React and Node.js.
• Knowledge of software engineering principles and practices, including testing, version control, and code review.
• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test full-stack software components for internal web applications and tools, spanning frontend, backend, and APIs.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex software issues.
• Write and maintain comprehensive code documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
• Support the integration of applications with third-party APIs and enterprise services (identity/SSO, calendar, messaging, and AI providers).
• Build and maintain REST APIs and real-time features (WebSocket) that power internal applications.
• Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and ORMs to design and evolve data models.
• Containerize applications and support their deployment to Kubernetes through the team's GitOps pipeline.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Participate in the development of software requirements and specifications.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

TypeScript/JavaScript

React

Node.js

REST APIs

Git

Testing

Code reviews

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Git

Job description

SNC can only hire in these states: AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI. Do you enjoy developing new products and services? Join us! Our Software Engineers work in an agile, collective environment. As a Software Engineer II, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of software systems for advanced aerospace applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets performance and quality standards. As SNC’s corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test full-stack software components for internal web applications and tools, spanning frontend, backend, and APIs.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex software issues.
• Write and maintain comprehensive code documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
• Support the integration of applications with third-party APIs and enterprise services (identity/SSO, calendar, messaging, and AI providers).
• Build and maintain REST APIs and real-time features (WebSocket) that power internal applications.
• Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and ORMs to design and evolve data models.
• Containerize applications and support their deployment to Kubernetes through the team's GitOps pipeline.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Participate in the development of software requirements and specifications.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in experience in software development.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
• Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, with experience in a modern frontend framework (React) and a backend runtime (Node.js)
• Knowledge of software engineering principles and practices, including testing, version control, and code review
• Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Understanding of the broader web stack: HTML/CSS, SQL, and scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or another relational database, and an ORM such as Drizzle or Prisma.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes-based deployment (Helm, Kustomize, or ArgoCD).
• Exposure to integrating with AI/LLM providers or APIs.
• Experience with software tools for requirements tracking, code reviews, static analysis, library and artifact repository, and automated build.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral.
• Basic understanding of data structures.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Hand/finger dexterity for coding and testing.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $94,345.12 - $129,724.54. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.