Delta Solutions & Strategies

DoD advisory, IT, and space support

Mid Level Software Engineer

Backend EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeColorado Springs, CO, USA$90k - $120k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required.
Experience with Java, C#, or C++ is required.
At least 5 years of experience is required.
Strong Java development experience is required, including Java EE/J2EE, WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss, EJB, JMS, JNDI, RMI, JDBC, and multithreaded applications.
Experience refactoring legacy software applications is required.
Experience with REST, gRPC, Spring Boot, and messaging is required.
Experience with IBM MQ/JMS and Oracle database integration is required.
Experience developing in a Department of Defense environment is preferred.
Candidates must hold an active U.S. Secret clearance and be able to obtain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Candidates must be able to analyze large legacy codebases, identify dependencies, and develop implementable modernization recommendations.
Candidates must have container development experience, including Dockerfiles, runtime configuration, logging, health checks, and Kubernetes deployment.
Candidates must be able to independently own a technical deliverable through design, implementation, testing, documentation, and demonstration.
Candidates must have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, work well in a team environment, and perform independently.

Responsibilities

Develop and modernize legacy missile warning software applications.
Perform agile software development in unclassified and classified environments, applying software engineering best practices including unit testing, peer code reviews, continuous integration, and design documentation.
Implement scalable software solutions using Java, C++, and C#, ensuring code consistency, maintainability, and adherence to established architectural standards.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to communicate project status, discuss architectural decisions, identify risks, and develop accurate schedule and effort estimates.
Assist with developing and maintaining technical documentation, including software architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, interface specifications, progress reports, and milestone deliverables.
Engage directly with customers to gather and refine requirements, propose technical solutions, create user and system documentation, and participate in requirements and design reviews.
Analyze business and user requirements to translate operational needs into functional software solutions and system enhancements.
Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
Perform other tasks as directed.

Desired Qualifications

Candidates with a space background and knowledge of the Missile Warning and Missile Defense communities will receive advanced consideration.

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a Mid level Software Engineer to join our team supporting software development on Peterson Space Force Base. This position will focus on development and maintenance of software for high fidelity Missile Warning training. Successful candidates should be detail-oriented and have excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Advanced consideration will be provided to candidates with a space background, and knowledge of the Missile Warning and Missile Defense communities.

What you will be doing:

• Developing and modernizing legacy missile warning software applications
• Performing agile software development in both unclassified and classified environments applying software engineering best practices including unit testing, peer code reviews, continuous integration, and design documentation.
• Implementing scalable software solutions using Java, C++ ,and C#, ensuring code consistency, maintainability, and adherence to established architectural standards.
• Collaborating closely with project stakeholders to communicate project status, discuss architectural decisions, identify risks, and develop accurate schedule and effort estimates.
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including software architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, interface specifications, progress reports, and milestone deliverables.
• Engaging directly with customers to gather and refine requirements, propose innovative technical solutions, create user and system documentation, and participate in requirements and design reviews.
• Analyzing business and user requirements to translate operational needs into functional software solutions and system enhancements.
• Contributing to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Other tasks as directed.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Experience with Java, C#, or C++.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Development in a DoD environment preferred.
• Active US Secret Clearance required, must be able to obtain US Top Secret (TS) clearance. MUST BE A US CITIZEN.
• Strong Java development experience, including Java EE/J2EE, WebLogic/WebSphere/JBoss, EJB, JMS, JNDI, RMI, JDBC, and multithreaded applications.
• Experience refactoring legacy software applications
• Experience with REST, gRPC, SpringBoot, messaging
• Experience with IBM MQ/JMS and Oracle database integration
• Ability to analyze large legacy codebases, identify dependencies, and develop implementable modernization recommendations.
• Container development experience, including Docker files, runtime configuration, logging, health checks, and Kubernetes deployment.
• Ability to independently own a technical deliverable through design, implementation, testing, documentation, and demonstration.
• Candidate must have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and work well in a team environment and perform independently.

Delta Solutions & Strategies offers a generous benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leaves.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Delta Solutions & Strategies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D

About the Company

Delta Solutions & Strategies

DoD advisory, IT, and space support

Delta Solutions & Strategies provides advisory and assistance services, technical training, IT, operations and maintenance, modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, and space support for U.S. government and DoD customers. It delivers these services through a skilled workforce backed by ISO 9001:2008 and ITAR compliance, ensuring reliable, compliant performance on contracts. The company differentiates itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with competitive pay and benefits to attract top talent, plus a focus on customer satisfaction that seeks elated customers. Its goal is to earn repeat business and build long-term partnerships by delivering dependable personnel and high-quality support to government clients.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Colorado Springs, CO
Founded: 2000

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