Senior Software Engineer

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* Title:

** Senior Software Engineer
*** Belong. Connect. Grow. with K !
*** K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. K , is seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join us in supporting our great nation, working with a prototype 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.
** 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 national capabilities.
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* Key Responsibilities:

** Design database models using Postgre

SQLDesign geospatial models using GIS, PostGIS, and Mapbox / Open Layers Design , engineer, analyze, and develop software prototypes as part of a multi-disciplinary team Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes of backend and backend for front-end components

Engage with customers to better define the problem space and vision to determine capabilities and priorities for prototypes

Work across multiple technology stacks, gaining hands-on experience with various languages, frameworks, and tools to support a broad range of applications
** Work Environment:
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* Location:

** Colorado Springs, CO – Hybrid or Onsite
** Travel Requirements:
** Minimal
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* Working Hours:

** Flexible
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* Qualifications:

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* Required:

**** Security Clearance:
** Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance and SI/TK, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain
** Required Experience and

Education:

** BS 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 Proficiency in SQL Experience with Docker

Experience with Azure Cloud

Experience with container orchestration with Kubernetes

Experience with git Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka Experience developing applications that interface with multiple message types, such as XML, JSONAbility 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
** Desired:
** Experience working with Geoserver, or other Web Map Servers Some experience working with Java script fameworks such as React Some experience working with Map Box or Open Layers Java script API Working knowledge of Elixir and other Erlang family of languages

High level of curiosity and investigative mindset with an attention to detail, a tenacity of thought, the flexibility to adapt to new challenges, and the resiliency to overcome short-term hurdles by staying focused on the team's deliverables

Passion for conducting research,…