Software Engineer-Developer 4 with Security Clearance

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer-Developer 4, in Colorado Springs, CO. Job ID#225261

Pay Rate: $112 - $116/hr Job Description: Designs, develops, tests, and maintains non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards. Reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into initial design of software products. Develops, maintains, enhances and optimizes software products and functionalities for systems integrations. Develops, documents and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products.

Debugs and resolves issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products. Handles user inquiries, troubleshoots technical issues and user feedback analysis. Implements current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development. Develops, establishes, monitors and improves software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks. Executes and documents software research and development projects.

Advises on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations. Performs software project management activities and software supplier management functions. Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards.

Position Responsibilities Leads, develops and maintains requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end software services Leads support software development activities in an Agile environment using DevSecOps methodologies, including integration of completed software components into a fully functional software system Leads the development of critical features and take ownership of the full development lifecycle from design through deployment Builds, architects, and consumes APIs and backend services as part of the platform ecosystem, with an emphasis on automation, testing, and security Leads code reviews to maintain code quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with established standards Leads the creation and translation of design mockups into functional, visually appealing user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and technologies Advocates for improvements to product quality, security, and performance that positively impact the team and broader organization Works effectively in ambiguous environments, provide mentoring, leadership to team and self-direct work as needed.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Bachelor s degree or higher 5+ years experience with software development for space systems and ground segments performing command, control, mission planning and data processing 5+ years of development experience using Python 3+ years experience with JavaScript (e.g., Angular, JQuery) 3+ years experience working with TypeScript Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Bachelor s, Master s or Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or another related field. 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in software development, utilizing modern methodologies on government programs. 5+ years of experience with designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualization. 5+ years of experience in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and test. 5+ years of experience with database technologies (Postgres, SQL/NoSQL) 3+ years with Java and FastAPI (Python API) languages.

In-depth knowledge of Command and Control (C2) systems, mission planning, ground systems, and real-time application requirements. Strong experience using CI/CD pipelines, automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows. Education / Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g.

PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals /

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance