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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 2 days ago

Software Development Engineering Manager

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $170K/yr

10+ years exp

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is a recognized leader in innovative solutions for national and global customers. They are seeking a mid to senior level Software Development Engineer Manager to support dynamic projects using a SecDevOps approach throughout the software development lifecycle.

ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure engineers are effectively tasked and balanced across multiple projects

Work closely with leadership to align team priorities with organizational goals and deadlines

Conduct 1:1s, performance check-ins, and retrospectives to ensure high team health and productivity

Support career development and advocate for the team’s needs within leadership discussions

Qualification

PythonC++CI/CDAgile/ScrumContainerCloudSQLAtlassian toolsTeam leadershipCommunicationMentoringProblem-solving

Required

Strong background in Python, including experience developing automation, backend services, or data processing tools

Working knowledge of CI/CD, Git-based workflows, and modern software practices (Agile/Scrum)

Familiarity with multi-project environments where software interfaces with systems or mission operations is a plus

Knowledge of Container and Cloud implementation is a plus

Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, or related degree) and at least 10 years relevant work experience (willing to consider a range of work and educational levels)

Strong background in Python, including experience developing automation, backend services, or data processing tools

C++ backend implementations, driver development

Proven ability to design software solutions to complex engineering problems & accurately estimate the effort to get them accomplished

Proven ability to lead teams in software development, and mentor/coach newer software engineers

Proven ability and experience in defining and developing requirements with customers, defining/architecting a solution to satisfy them, and developing the test methodology to verify them

Long-term team readiness, skill development, compliance with internal policies, and ensuring systems are properly provisioned and maintained

Manages hiring, performance reviews, training requirements, morale, and disciplinary actions for the software team

Ability to learn, take ownership, and deliver high-quality results in an unstructured environment

Experience using Atlassian tools and working in an Agile software development environment

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required