Software Engineer – Skill Level 2 (TS/Poly)

Our client, a well-established government services contractor, is seeking a Software Engineer Skill Level 2 (TS/Poly) to support mission-critical, classified software systems in a secure enterprise environment. This is a direct-hire opportunity for an experienced software engineer who enjoys working on complex systems, large data sets, and performance-driven applications. In this role, you will design, develop, enhance, and maintain sophisticated software solutions supporting real-time systems, analytics platforms, and mission applications. You will work both independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team, contributing across the full software development lifecyclefrom requirements analysis and design through implementation, testing, integration, and sustainment. This position is ideal for a senior software engineer who is comfortable solving complex technical problems, contributing to system-level design decisions, and mentoring or leading other engineers as appropriate. Location: Aurora, CO Employment Type: Direct Hire Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret with active Polygraph (required at time of hire) Telework: No Priority: Normal CCA Accepted: No Salary Range: $185,000 $215,000 Key Responsibilities Analyze user and system requirements to derive software design and performance requirements Design, develop, modify, and enhance software applications to support mission needs Debug existing software and resolve defects and software problem reports Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and operating environments Develop and implement algorithms that meet or exceed functional and performance requirements Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, resource, or interface constraints Design, develop, and modify software using scientific analysis and mathematical models Develop simple and complex database queries and data repository interfaces Write, review, and maintain software and system documentation Assist with the development and execution of software test procedures Perform quality control and reviews of team software products Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development processes Confer with system, hardware, and software engineers to derive requirements and understand system constraints Coordinate software installation and monitor system performance to ensure operational specifications are met Serve as a technical lead or team lead, as appropriate, within the software development process Oversee one or more software development efforts to ensure adherence to established processes and standards Requirements Active Top Secret clearance with an active Polygraph Minimum 14 years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, complexity, and classification Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline Four (4) additional years of relevant Software Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining complex software systems Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies Experience translating system-level requirements into software design and implementation Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills Clear written and verbal communication skills Benefits Direct-hire position with a stable government services contractor Competitive compensation aligned with experience and clearance level Long-term program stability in a classified environment Opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical software systems Exposure to large-scale, high-performance, and real-time applications Collaborative engineering environment with experienced, cleared professionals Meaningful work supporting systems with direct national security impact

More than 10 years
Active Top Secret clearance with an active Polygraph (must be current) Minimum 10 years of experience as a System Administrator supporting programs of similar scope, complexity, and classification Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university Five (5) additional years of relevant System Administration experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree Demonstrated experience supporting classified IT environments Strong experience providing: Tier 1 (Help Desk) support Tier 2 (Escalation) support Advanced troubleshooting skills across enterprise systems and infrastructure Hands-on experience with: Windows Server administration UNIX/Linux administration Operating system installation, configuration, and patching Experience supporting and maintaining: Client/server systems Storage systems Network devices Mobile devices Experience with system monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis Ability to communicate technical status and escalation updates to agency leadership and internal stakeholders in a classified environment