1 month ago
Boulder, CO, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$125k - $145k/yr
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deploy software features.
- Write clean, maintainable, efficient Python code.
- Use GitLab, GitLab Runner, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm Charts for deployments.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure optimal performance.
- Use Jira for project management and tracking.
- Apply DoD standards and protocols to ensure compliance and security.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain an Interim DoD Secret Clearance or higher, with U.S. citizenship and participation in a background screen required.
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or another relevant field.
- At least four years of professional software engineering experience focused on creating performant Python solutions.
- Familiarity with GitLab, GitLab Runner, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm Charts.
- Familiarity with C++, Rust, TypeScript, JavaScript, and React.
- Experience with Agile software development methodology.
- Experience with Jira and Confluence.
- Experience working on “badge-less” engineering teams on a large National security contract.
- Experience with remote sensing systems or ground architectures, especially OPIR sensor processing.
Benefits
- Health insurance, paid leave, and retirement benefits are offered.
- Learning and development opportunities are included.
- The position is on-site at the customer’s location in Boulder, Colorado, four days per week.
- The application deadline is November 30, 2026.
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About SMX
SMX provides cloud, cyber, data analytics, and C5ISR engineering services to U.S. federal agencies and commercial enterprises, delivering systems integration and managed solutions. The company operates from Hollywood, Maryland, and was formed by unifying several legacy firms (including Smartronix, Datastrong, and Creoal) under the SMX name in 2021; it is backed by OceanSound Partners. Customers span the Department of Defense, civilian public sector, and Fortune 1000 organizations.