{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"df7a2d07a00eea85aa02fb34","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/df7a2d07a00eea85aa02fb34","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/df7a2d07a00eea85aa02fb34","title":"Software Engineer III","description":"Software Engineer III – Satellite Ground Systems📍 Location: Aurora, CO – Onsite💰 Salary: $210,000–$235,000🔒 Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI Required | CI Polygraph Preferred🇺🇸 Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM RequiredAbout the Opportunity:Talent Stack is representing a defense and aerospace client seeking a Software Engineer III to develop software for advanced satellite ground systems supporting mission-critical national security operations.You’ll work alongside engineers, architects, and technical leaders in an Agile environment, developing object-oriented Java applications while working with modern technologies and practices including AWS, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and automated testing.What You’ll DoDesign, develop, test, and maintain software for advanced satellite ground systems.Develop object-oriented and multithreaded Java applications.Collaborate with engineers, architects, and technical leaders in an Agile development environment.Contribute throughout the software development lifecycle using established practices for defense software programs.Work with modern architectures and technologies, including multi-tiered architectures, AWS web services, microservices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD.Develop reliable, scalable software supporting complex, mission-critical systems.Required QualificationsActive and transferable Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance is required prior to start. An active and transferable Top Secret clearance that can cross over to TS/SCI is also acceptable. CI Polygraph is PreferredU.S. Citizenship is required due to security clearance requirements.Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) is required. Masters Degree Preferred.Minimum 5+ years of relevant professional software engineering experience. Internships, co-ops, research assistantships, academic projects, and graduate research do not count toward the required years of professional experience.Professional experience designing and developing object-oriented software using Java.Hands-on experience with Java multithreading.Previous experience work in Government Contracting environment preferred.Ability to work onsite in Aurora, Colorado.Preferred QualificationsActive CI Polygraph preferred.Experience developing satellite planning and scheduling software or comparable systems that coordinate resources, activities, dependencies, workflows, or operational sequences.Experience working across the software development lifecycle using SAFe Agile methodology.Software development experience using C++ and Python.Experience developing microservices in an AWS environment using Docker and Kubernetes.Experience with test automation, DevSecOps, and CI/CD processes.Experience with development and collaboration tools including Confluence, Eclipse, Jira, Jenkins, JUnit, Kafka, and Spring Boot.Why Join This OpportunityDevelop software supporting advanced satellite and space systems with direct national security impact.Work with experienced engineers, architects, and technical leaders on complex engineering challenges.Expand your experience with AWS, microservices, containerization, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and automated testing.Gain deeper exposure to modern software lifecycle practices used on major defense programs.Advance your expertise in satellite ground system technologies and architectures.Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package including:Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off & Paid HolidaysLife InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Professional Development OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramFlexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA), where applicableUp to 8k Relocation offeredThird-Party Recruiter PolicyNo third-party recruiting agencies or staffing firms, please. Direct applications only. Unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies or third-party recruiters will not be accepted and will not create any obligation or fee. 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