Software Engineer III

Protingent

Louisville, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$129,776–$178,441 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, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Docker, Git, GitHub, Industry/Trade Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Integration Testing, Kanban, Medical Equipment, Mentoring, MongoDB, MySQL, Needs Assessment, Network Protocols, Network Security, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Languages, Project Planning, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Secure Coding, Security Clearance, Software Administration, Software Architecture Design, Software Configuration Management, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Standup Meetings, System Architecture, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, 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 III

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire Software Engineer III 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, and you will mentor and guide other engineers, providing technical leadership and support to foster growth and collaboration within the team.

Job Qualifications:
  • Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +3 yrs experience).
  • Typically, 5+ years of related experience.
  • Expertise in one to multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles.
  • Ability to design and architect complex software systems.
  • Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to mentor and guide other engineers.
  • 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).

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Direct Hire
  • Location: Louisville, CO or Centennial, CO.
  • Salary Range: $129,776.00 - $178,441.
  • Required US Citizenship -May be required to obtain and maintain a  Top Secret U.S. security clearance.

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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