Senior Software Engineer; Top Secret Security Clearance Required

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Senior Software Engineer (Top Secret Security Clearance Required)

Belong. Connect. Grow. with K !

K ’s Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our security.

• Innovative Projects
  :
  At K , you'll be working on prototype projects that support the Department of Defense mission‑critical objectives. K  plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable war fighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force.
• Collaborative Environment
  : K  fosters a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where cross‑functional teams of engineers, developers, and defense experts work in unison. We practice Agile and Dev Ops principles, ensuring rapid iteration, continuous feedback, and integration across all projects. Our team is passionate, forward‑thinking, and united by a mission‑first mindset that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and problem‑solving at every level.
• Impactful Work
  :
  Your work here won’t just be limited to software development—it will directly support the Department of Defense in expanding current capabilities.

K  is seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join us in supporting our great nation, supporting Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) development team in Colorado Springs, CO.

In this position, you will be responsible for the continued design and development of database models and backend‑for‑frontend software development. Additional responsibilities include interfacing with engineering partners from both private and government organizations, as well as direct communication with government stakeholders.

• Design, engineer, analyze, and develop software as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
• Develop software architectures that align the system and customer requirements
• Engage with customers to better define the problem space and vision to determine capabilities and priorities
• Work across multiple technology stacks, various frameworks, and tools to support a broad range of applications
• Work with Dev Ops and Cyber Security teams to ensure software development efforts align with the objectives of the larger team

• Location: Colorado Springs, CO – Hybrid or Onsite
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Flexible

• Security Clearance: Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI SI/TK, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain
• Experience and
  
  Education:
  
  MS degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience
• Advanced proficiency in Java, and Java frameworks such as Spring Boot and Quarkus
• Experience with Python, C++
• Experience with Docker, AWS and/or Azure, and Kubernetes for containerization, cloud services, and orchestration
• Hands‑on experience with Apache Kafka, Apache Ni Fi
• Experience developing software interfaces for Link 16 and JREAP‑C messages
• Experience developing applications that interface with multiple message types, such as XML, and protocol buffers (protobuf)
• Ability to work independently to research and solve customer pain points
• Strong passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies
• Proficient in using Git Lab for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration
• Experienced in implementing Agile Software Development methodologies for efficient and iterative project management
• MUST live within 1 hour of Colorado Springs, CO. Relocation assistance will not be offered.

• Experience with Apache Artemis, Active
  
  MQ, or other IoT message brokers
• Experience developing software solutions for DoD accredited systems
• Experience developing software for communication systems
• Working knowledge of MIL‑STD‑6016 and MIL‑STD‑3011
• High level of curiosity and investigative mindset with an attention to detail, a tenacity of thought, the flexibility to adapt…