Back End Software Developer - Clearance Required

2 months ago

Colorado Springs, CO, USASenior

Base Salary

$101k - $175k/yr

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain backend services and application logic for RAPTR modeling, simulation, and analytical workflows.
Translate analyst and data scientist needs into software features for data ingestion, scenario configuration, and results management.
Design and implement APIs and service layers connecting the platform with analytical tools and external systems.
Build and manage data pipelines and storage solutions for large-scale analytical runs and scenario outputs.
Optimize performance, scalability, and high-volume simulation data handling.
Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and systems engineers to align backend capabilities with analytical objectives.
Integrate backend services with front-end interfaces and visualization tools.
Implement security best practices for sensitive and mission-critical data.
Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and integration with engineering artifacts such as CONOPs, system architectures, interfaces, and data models.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
5–10 years of backend software development experience with senior-level proficiency.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and service-oriented architectures.
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
Experience building or supporting data-intensive applications or analytical platforms.
Familiarity with backend frameworks such as Django, Flask, or Spring Framework.
Strong understanding of software design principles, performance optimization, and scalable system design.
Experience with version control systems such as Git.
Ability to work with evolving requirements and strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred experience includes modeling and simulation, wargaming, analytical platforms, cloud environments, data pipelines, ETL processes, distributed data systems, space or defense applications, machine learning workflow integration, Docker, or orchestration tools.
Must be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance and willing to obtain a CI Poly; only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.

On-site support or candidates local to Colorado Springs are preferred, with remote options available for the ideal candidate.
The target salary range is $101,144–$174,591 annually.

1,001-5,000 employees