Software Engineer
Location: Aurora, CO
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Sign-On Bonus: Yes

DeNOVO Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer support a program that designs, develops, integrates, tests, and sustains modular mission software, data services, APIs, user-facing applications, and edge-capable components. This role applies cloud-native and open-architecture principles to enable rapid capability insertion, third-party integration, interoperability, and reliable operation across security domains and echelons. The Software Engineer supports technical workstreams and works independently on defined technical assignments, contributes to design decisions, and escalates complex architectural or mission issues to senior personnel.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze mission workflows and translate functional needs into software requirements, user stories, interfaces, and acceptance criteria.
• Design and implement modular services, microservices, APIs, data access layers, workflow components, and user-facing features.
• Integrate structured and unstructured intelligence data, external applications, common data layers, geospatial services, and mission systems.
• Develop resilient software patterns for enterprise cloud, on-premises, and DDIL tactical edge deployment.
• Create automated unit, integration, regression, performance, and security tests; remediate defects and technical debt.
• Implement observability, logging, alerting, exception handling, and graceful degradation.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture reviews, sprint planning, demonstrations, and release readiness assessments.
• Document software design, APIs, interfaces, build procedures, deployment dependencies, and sustainment considerations.

Required Tech Skills and Tools
Java; Python; JavaScript/TypeScript; C# or Go; REST/GraphQL APIs; microservices; Docker; Kubernetes/OpenShift; relational and NoSQL databases; message brokers; geospatial libraries; Git; CI/CD; automated test frameworks

Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Army, DoD, Intelligence Community, or C5ISR programs; experience with classified environments, agile delivery, cloud-to-edge architectures, DDIL operations, and Government product demonstrations.

Desired Certifications
Security+; cloud developer or architect certification; Kubernetes or secure software development certification as applicable

Required Experience and Education

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting government programs, projects, or contracts
• BS Degree in Computer Science or related discipline. You may substitute the BS Degree requirement with 2 additional years of Software Engineering experience.

Salary Range: $140,000.00 to $175,000.00
Note: The above salary range is a guideline and represents a broad spectrum of potential compensation. We recognize that a candidate's unique experience and qualifications may justify compensation beyond this range. Therefore, we remain open to considering higher salary offers for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Our benefits package for full-time employees includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Premiums 100% Employer Paid for you and your legal dependents or plus up, cost split plan.
• 401k with 6% Match
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Outings and Trips
• Tuition Reimbursement, Skillset Training, and New/Renewed Certification assistance
• HomeFundIt Company Down Payment Match - Employer match towards the down payment of buying a new home

Ready to Apply?
Join our mission to deliver reliable, scalable, and innovative full-stack solutions supporting critical national programs.

Pay Range: $100,000 - $139,000 per year