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Sr Software Engineer, Ground Software

Protingent

Louisville, CO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$156,666–$215,436 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Ansible, Architectural Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Change Management, Clean Technologies, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Coding Standards, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Support/Service, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Distributed Computing, Docker, Enterprise Applications, Git, GitHub, Identify Issues, Industry/Trade Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Kanban, Leadership, Medical Equipment, Mentoring, MongoDB, MySQL, Needs Assessment, Network Protocols, Network Security, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Secure Coding, Security Clearance, Software Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Sprint Planning, Standup Meetings, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Test Automation, Test Harness, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Strategy, Time Management, Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Louisville, CO
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Position Title: Sr Software Engineer, Ground Software

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire Sr Software Engineer, Ground Software opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies while writing clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards.
  • You will architect and implement complex software systems to meet project requirements and collaborate with team members to understand project needs, contributing to the development of effective software solutions.
  • Utilizing version control systems such as Git, you will manage code changes and work collaboratively with team members.
  • You will participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards, troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner, and document software configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
  • Staying current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies will be essential.
  • Additionally, you will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support to team members, making high-level design decisions that have significant impacts on program cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Job Qualifications:
  • Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +6 yrs experience).
  • Typically, 8+ years of related experience.
  • Deep expertise in multiple programming languages and software development principles.
  • Ability to design, architect, and implement complex software systems.
  • Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.
  • Strong leadership skills to lead a team of engineers.
  • Ability to make high-level design decisions that will have significant impacts on program cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • Advanced expertise in Python and React with demonstrated ability to architect complex applications.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing solutions with Python FastAPI.
  • Extensive experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and ArgoCD for enterprise-level application deployments and orchestration.
  • Demonstrated mastery of code coverage testing methodologies and implementing comprehensive unit testing strategies.
  • Proven leadership in Agile or Scrum/Kanban environments, including guiding teams through sprints and utilizing enterprise tools (JIRA, Confluence).
  • Advanced proficiency with scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell) and expertise with automation tools (Ansible).
  • Expert-level analytical skills for system optimization, performance profiling, and troubleshooting complex distributed systems.
  • Superior communication and team leadership abilities, with track record of effectively using collaborative tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) and facilitating development ceremonies (daily standups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, task estimation, retrospectives).
  • Extensive experience with AWS cloud platforms and cloud-native architecture design.
  • Advanced knowledge of containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes) at scale.
  • Deep understanding of network protocols, security principles, and implementing secure coding practices in enterprise environments.
  • Proven ability to create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for complex systems.
  • Expert problem-solving skills with demonstrated experience designing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
  • Extensive experience implementing and optimizing continuous integration workflows and automated testing strategies.
  • Advanced knowledge and practical implementation of Software Design Patterns in enterprise applications.
  • Expert-level knowledge of database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) including optimization and scaling strategies.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Direct Hire
  • Location: Louisville, CO or Centennial, CO.
  • Salary Range: $156,666.00 - $215,436.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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