1 month ago
Boulder, CO, USASenior
Base Salary
$150k - $180k/yr
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deploy software features.
- Write clean, maintainable, efficient, and performant Python code.
- Use GitLab, GitLab Runner, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm Charts for deployments.
- Optimize applications for speed and scalability.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues to maintain optimal performance.
- Use Jira for project management and tracking.
- Apply DoD standards and protocols to support compliance and security.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain an interim DoD Secret Clearance or higher; U.S. citizenship and participation in a background screen are required.
- BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or another relevant field.
- At least 9 years of professional software engineering experience focused on performant Python solutions.
- Familiarity with GitLab, GitLab Runner, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm Charts.
- Familiarity with C++, Rust, TypeScript, JavaScript, or React.
- Experience with Agile software development methodology and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Experience on large national security contracts and remote sensing systems or ground architectures, especially OPIR sensor processing, is preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance, paid leave, retirement, and learning and development opportunities are offered.
- The position is on-site at the customer’s Boulder, Colorado location four days per week.
- 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.