Job Description Job #219639
Chipton-Ross is seeking 2 Software Engineer-Developers (Level 3) for a contract opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)- Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or another related field.
- 3+ years of experience in software development for space systems and ground segments, including command and control, mission planning, and data processing.
- 3+ years of experience with software development using Python, Java, TypeScript, or FastAPI
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES- Designs, develops, tests, and maintains non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards.
- Reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into initial design of software products.
- Develops, maintains, enhances and optimizes software products and functionalities for systems integrations.
- Develops, documents and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products.
- Debugs and resolves issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products. ?Handles user inquiries, troubleshoots technical issues and user feedback analysis.
- Implements current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development.
- Develops, establishes, monitors and improves software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks.
- Executes and documents software research and development projects. Advises on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations.
- Performs software project management activities and software supplier management functions.
- Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards.
- Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end software services.
- Support software development activities in an Agile environment using DevSecOps methodologies, including integration of completed software components into a fully functional software system.
- Lead the development of critical features and take ownership of the full development lifecycle from design through deployment.
- Build, architect, and consume APIs and backend services as part of the platform ecosystem, with an emphasis on automation, testing, and security.
- Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with established standards.
- Support the creation and translation of design mockups into functional, visually appealing user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and technologies.
- Advocate for improvements to product quality, security, and performance that positively impact the team and broader organization.
- Work effectively in ambiguous environments and self-direct work as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)- Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or another related field.
- 3+ years of experience supporting open-source software development projects.
- 5+ years of progressively responsible software development experience with modern software development approach for government programs.
- 5+ years of experience with designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualization.
- 5+ years of experience with open-source software development experience.
- 5+ years of experience with fine tuning Kubernetes and the underlying host OS for optimal performance.
- Understanding of Command and Control (C2) systems, Mission Planning, Ground Systems, real-time applications, and their specific requirements.
- 5+ years of experience with database technologies (Postgres, SQL/NoSQL)
- Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.
- 3+ years of experience in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and test.
- Experience working in an Agile software development environment and with DevOps methodologies.
REQUIRED EDUCATIONMinimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g.
Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
TRAVELTravel up to 10% (Seal Beach, CA)
WORK HOURSFULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PMADDITIONALApplicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
- Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
- Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.
For more information, please apply or contact:
Zachary Fasano 800.927.9318 x252
[email protected] 
