Software Engineer II

Protingent

Louisville, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$105,534–$145,109 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Ansible, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Change Management, Clean Technologies, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Code Reviews, Coding Standards, Communication Skills, Continuous Integration, Customer Support/Service, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Debugging Skills, Debugging Tools, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Docker, Git, GitHub, Industry/Trade Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Integration Testing, Kanban, Medical Equipment, MongoDB, MySQL, Network Protocols, Network Security, PostgreSQL, Programming Languages, Project Planning, 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), Standup Meetings, Team Player, Technical Writing, Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Time Management, Top Secret Clearance, Unit Test, United States Citizen, Windows PowerShell, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Louisville, CO
POSTED
16 days ago
Position Title: Software Engineer II

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire Software Engineer II opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies, writing clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards.
  • You will collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of software solutions.
  • Utilizing version control systems such as Git, you will manage code changes and work effectively 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 designs, configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
  • Staying current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies will be essential, and you will work both independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Job Qualifications:
  • Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
  • Typically, 2+ years of related experience.
  • Strong understanding of at least one programming language, and general knowledge of others.
  • Strong understanding of software development principles.
  • Ability to design, code, test, and debug complex software applications.
  • Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in Python and React
  • Experience with Python FastAPI
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and ArgoCD for application deployments
  • Experience with code coverage testing and writing unit tests
  • Experience with Agile or Scrum/Kanban methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence).
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell) and automation tools (Ansible)
  • Strong analytical skills, performance profiling, and debugging complex systems.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, and efficient with collaborative tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) and development ceremonies (daily standup, backlog grooming, work planning, task estimation, retrospectives, etc.).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and cloud-native development.
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Understanding of network protocols, security principles, and secure coding practices.
  • Ability to write and maintain technical documentation.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
  • Experience with continuous integration and automated test.
  • Knowledge of and experience implementing Software Design Patterns.
  • Knowledge of database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is preferred.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Direct Hire
  • Location: Louisville, CO or Centennial, CO.
  • Salary Range: $105,534.00 - $145,109.
  • Required US Citizenship -May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.

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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