Principal Software Engineer

DPG Solutions LLC • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to cutting-edge satellite ground systems. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, delivery, and maintenance of software. You will collaborate with talented teams in an Agile environment, implement scalable microservices using Java frameworks, and contribute to the entire software development lifecycle. We emphasize modern DevSecOps and CI/CD techniques, working with multi-tiered architectures, AWS web services, and microservices software design. You will also be involved in troubleshooting and resolving software challenges.

Requirements

• Minimum of eight (8) years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming using Java and related frameworks such as Spring Boot.
• Software development lifecycle experience utilizing Agile methods.
• Experience with DevOps tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and GitLab.
• Strong background in developing microservices in an AWS environment.
• Hands-on experience with test automation, CI/CD processes, and pipeline automation.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in satellite ground systems, including mission management, command and telemetry, or flight dynamics models.
• Additional programming proficiency in Python or C++.
• Knowledge of tools like Confluence, Eclipse, Jira, Junit, Kafka, and Spring Boot.
• Familiarity with large-scale legacy software systems and transitioning to modern architectures.
• Interest in software leadership roles and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge satellite ground systems.
• Collaborate with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment.
• Implement and maintain scalable microservices using Java frameworks like Spring Boot.
• Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to best practices.
• Apply modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) techniques to ensure robust and reliable systems.
• Work with multi-tiered architectures, AWS web services, and microservices software design.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software challenges in new and existing systems.

Benefits

• Company Funded 401k Profit Sharing Plan - 25% of base pay deposited every pay period - Vested day one of employment
• All Health Care Benefits and Premiums paid by company and with company HSA contribution
• Quarterly Equity Share Bonuses
• 250 hours of PTO with up to 40 hours available to be carried over
• Biannual Company Sponsored Events for the employees and their families
• Education Benefits - Tuition Assistance, Certificate Reimbursement, and Udemy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior