Blue Sky Innovators ยท 5 months ago
Software Engineer, Secret Clearance
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $185K/yr
7+ years expBlue Sky Innovators is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems in a secure environment. The role involves leading technical initiatives and contributing to the full software development lifecycle while delivering high-quality solutions for mission-critical applications.
AerospaceElectronics
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and deploy robust software applications and systems
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards
Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle from requirements analysis to deployment
Implement new features and enhancements based on user requirements and technical specifications
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance issues
Lead technical design discussions and architecture decisions for assigned projects
Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to team members
Conduct code reviews to ensure quality, security, and adherence to standards
Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing initiatives
Design scalable, secure, and maintainable software architectures
Develop and maintain system integration points and APIs
Implement security best practices and secure coding principles
Optimize application performance and ensure system reliability
Collaborate with architects and technical leads on system design decisions
Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and cross-functional teams
Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
Communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Coordinate with DevOps teams on deployment and infrastructure requirements
Support customer demonstrations and technical presentations
Develop and maintain automated unit, integration, and system tests
Implement continuous integration and deployment practices
Ensure software meets security, performance, and reliability requirements
Support quality assurance activities and user acceptance testing
Monitor production systems and respond to operational issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of professional software development experience
Minimum 5 years of experience with modern programming languages and frameworks
Experience with full-stack development and enterprise software systems
Current Secret security clearance required
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Background in defense, government, or regulated industry environments
Experience with real-time systems and high-performance computing
Knowledge of machine learning and data analytics frameworks
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision benefits
401k contribution
Company
Blue Sky Innovators
Blue Sky Innovators is a technology company in DoD and IC.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tim Tkacz
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Van Cleave
EVP (Prior CFO)
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