Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 5 hours ago
Software Development Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$130K/yr - $176K/yr
3+ years expKratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Software Development Engineer to support dynamic, agile projects implementing a SecDevOps approach across all phases of the software development lifecycle. The role involves design, development, testing, and operational support of software solutions, requiring effective communication and teamwork.
ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Support dynamic, agile projects implementing a SecDevOps approach across all phases of the software development lifecycle, to include design, development, test, and operational support / user feedback
Work independently as well as within a team setting on the design, implementation, and maintenance/troubleshooting of new and existing software solutions
Effectively communicate with various team members, customers, as well as communicate with vendor support
Leverage modern industry standard technologies in the engineered solutions and be able to provide status of design efforts
Support more than one project at a time, bringing their knowledge and experience to help not only their primary project but be able to sup other projects address critical issues and challenges
Qualification
Required
3-5 years software engineering
BS in SE, CS, EE, CE, or other engineering equivalent
Java and/or C/C++ programming
Experience with both Linux and Windows platforms highly preferred
Backend development experience with front-end implementations
Scripting in Python, Bash, Power Shell
Ability to learn, take ownership, and deliver high-quality results in an unstructured environment
Experience using Atlassian tools
Experience working in an Agile software development environment
Experience in scoping effort to accomplish a task
Ability to effectively working in a team (IPT) environment
A minimum of an active SECRET clearance is required, with the ability to obtain a TS
Preferred
Network programming, Multi-threaded programming and/or client-server programming
Experience in Sec/Dev/Ops design and implementation
Docker/Container & Kubernetes design and implementation knowledge and experience on premise and cloud
CI/CD Pipeline implementation
Experience designing software solutions to complex engineering problems
Experience leading teams in software development, and mentoring/coaching newer software engineers
Experience defining and developing requirements with customers
Experience designing/architecting a solution to satisfy them, and developing the test methodology to verify them
TS Clearance
Experience in GUI (frontend), can be in Javascript, PHP or other
Experience using Angular and/or React JS frameworks
Experience in C#
Solid understanding of SQL and relational database applications
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Company
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$943.8MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
2025-04-17Grant· $30M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $288M
Leadership Team
Eric DeMarco
President and CEO
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Ben Goodwin
SVP,Corporate Development & Government Affairs
Recent News
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