Forward Deployed Engineer - Clearance Required

4 months ago

Colorado Springs, CO, USAMid Level

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Soldiers and mission users to translate operational requirements into technical solutions within the SHEPRD application.
Implement rapid updates, enhancements, and fixes based on mission objectives and user feedback.
Test, deploy, and maintain new functionality while integrating it with existing processes and systems.
Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting to operational users onsite and remotely.
Conduct training and mentoring for Soldiers and other application users.
Participate in sprint planning, stand-up meetings, and other iterative development activities.
Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to improve development workflows and scalability.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to complex operational challenges.
Prepare documentation, demonstrations, and reports for stakeholders.
Travel occasionally within CONUS to 4th Infantry Division locations or associated mission sites.

Active Secret clearance.
Experience building modern web applications using JavaScript or TypeScript.
Experience developing backend services with a server-side framework such as Node.js or equivalent.
Experience with relational databases, including schema design and query optimization.
Experience designing and integrating APIs for frontend applications and external data sources.
Experience deploying applications in containerized environments such as Docker.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-interaction skills.
Eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance; only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Preferred experience with military personnel, federal agencies, Army software development processes, and operational mission systems.
Preferred full-stack experience with React and Express.
Preferred experience with Kubernetes or EKS, AWS GovCloud, or Azure Government.
Preferred understanding of Agile development practices and sprint ceremonies.
Preferred experience improving operational decision-making systems using user feedback, prioritization logic, or performance needs.
Security+ certification or willingness to obtain it within six months of hire.

Hybrid onsite work in Colorado Springs, Colorado is preferred, though remote-only candidates may apply.
Occasional CONUS travel to other 4th Infantry Division locations or associated mission sites is required.
The position supports federal defense operations and requires an active Secret clearance or eligibility for one.

1,001-5,000 employees