Software Engineer Lead - DoW

INNOVIM; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

INNOVIM seeks a Software Engineer Lead to support NORAD ITW/AA and NISSC II, based at the Chidlaw Building and Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. The role demands strong leadership, full-stack development capability, and expertise in containerization and secure software practices.

The candidate will mentor engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enforce modern development practices, including automation and CI/CD, while ensuring mission-critical software meets

Qualifications

• ITW/AA or NISSC II contract experience within the past year.
• AT Level II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• 12+ years of general work experience.
• 10+ years of directly related software development experience.
• Experience leading software development teams.
• Experience developing technical solutions to meet defined requirements.
• Detailed understanding of containers and containerizing applications.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment and delivering on-time.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering teams in design, development, and delivery of mission software.
• Develop and integrate full-stack applications and leverage containerization technologies.
• Maintain high standards of code quality, security, and testing throughout the SDLC.
• Collaborate with product owners, scrum-masters, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate needs into technical plans.
• Advocate for automation, DevSecOps principles, and robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor and support junior software developers.
• Understand cybersecurity principles and compliance for mission/enterprise systems.
• Balance hands-on development with strategic leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Software development

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Containerization

Agile

Cybersecurity

Education

Security+ CE certification

Tools

VMware Tanzu

Job description

Description

INNOVIM is seeking a Software Engineer Lead to support North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC 3).

Location: Chidlaw Building and Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position
Clearance Type: Secret
Shift: Day Shift

The candidate will:

• Lead software engineering teams in the design, development, and delivery of reliable mission software that meets customer requirements
• Have experience developing and integrating full-stack applications and familiarity with containerization technology.
• Maintain high standards of code quality, security, and testing throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, scrum-masters, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to translate operational needs into clear, actionable technical plans.
• Advocate for and implement modern development practices, including automation, DevSecOps principles, and robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor and support junior software developers, fostering professional growth and skill development.
• Understand cybersecurity principles and compliance requirements relevant to mission or enterprise systems.
• Ability to balance hands-on development with strategic leadership responsibilities

Basic Requirements:

• Experience with ITW/AA or the NISSC II contract within the past year
• Must have AT Level II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
• 12 years or more of general work experience
• 10 years or more of directly related experience as a Software Developer
• Experience leading software development teams
• Experience developing technical solutions to meet defined requirements
• Detailed understanding of containers, and experience containerizing applications
• Experience working within an Agile development team and completing tasks on-time

Desired Requirements:

• Experience migrating monolithic applications to a microservices architecture
• Experience in Test Driven Development and Continuous Integration Environments.
• Experience working within a VMware Tanzu environment.
• Experience working with DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) tools
• Experience working with CCIC2S applications
• Experience in Test Driven Development and Continuous Integration Environment

This position is expected to pay $170,000-$185,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

IDS is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.

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