Staff / Sr Staff Platform Software Engineer

SciTec; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

SciTec in Colorado is seeking mission-driven Platform Software Engineers to design and maintain CI pipelines, and orchestrate deployments using Kubernetes and Helm. You will ensure secure coding practices and support software release processes across development, test, and production environments.

You’ll work with Python, Git, and container technologies in a DoD-focused setting requiring U.S. citizenship and security-clearance eligibility. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• At least 2 years of professional experience with Python3, CI/CD tools, Git, and container orchestration.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and related deployment tooling.
• Strong attention to detail and good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and improve CI pipelines (GitLab CI) for secure software builds and deployments.
• Orchestrate automated deployments across dev, test, and prod with Kubernetes and Helm.
• Integrate CI pipelines with artifact management, testing, code quality, and security scanning.
• Monitor and troubleshoot CI/CD pipeline performance and deployment issues.
• Manage software release processes including version promotion and branching.
• Maintain Helm charts and perform deployment validation in Kubernetes environments.
• Support vulnerability scanning and remediation; adhere to cybersecurity practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python3

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Kustomize

Artifactory

C++

Rust

Job description

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

As we grow, we’re looking for mission-driven Platform Software Engineers who are ready to make a real impact—not just with code, but with purpose. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges that matter, there’s a place for you here.

Responsibilities:

• Design, maintain, and improve CI pipelines (GitLab CI) for secure software builds and deployments
• Orchestrate automated deployments across development, test, and production environments using Kubernetes and Helm
• Integrate CI pipelines with tools for artifact management, testing, code quality, and security scanning
• Monitor and troubleshoot CI/CD pipeline performance and deployment issues
• Manage software release processes including version promotion, branching, integration, and validation
• Maintain and implement Helm charts for application deployments
• Perform deployment validation and issue resolution in Kubernetes-based environments
• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity protocols and secure coding practices
• Support software vulnerability scanning (Static & Dynamic Analysis Tools) and remediation processes
• Other duties as assigned
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoD security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline
• At least 2 year of professional experience with:
  • Python3
  • CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins)
  • Git version control
  • Container orchestration with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Kustomize, or Helm
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred

• Container security tools (e.g., Grype, Syft)
• SAST/SCA tools (e.g., Fortify, SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, ZAP)
• AWS (EKS, EC2, Lambda)
• Application networking with tools such as Istio, NGINX, or Traefik
• Monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
• Authentication tools (e.g., Keycloak)
• Artifact repositories (e.g., JFrog Artifactory, Nexus)
• Additional programming experience with strongly typed languages such as C++ or Rust
• Familiarity with secure software development and vulnerability management workflows

*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.

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SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $102,000 - $157,000/year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.