Senior Software Engineer
About The Position
Caliola Engineering is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build software for complex, mission-critical applications, including communications planning, A-PNT, and secure mesh networking. This hands-on role involves developing production software, influencing technical direction, and providing technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers. The technology stack includes TypeScript, Vue.js, and Nuxt on the frontend; Nitro and Node.js for backend services; and Tauri for desktop applications. The position is full-time, salaried, and exempt, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with on-site work and limited remote flexibility. The annualized salary range is $135,000 to $165,000, commensurate with experience. The position remains open until filled, with applications reviewed continuously. Caliola describes itself as an award-winning, woman-owned small business developing secure collaboration and resilient communications solutions. The company offers flexible PTO, subsidized health insurance, 401(k) matching, professional development, and a competitive compensation structure. It describes its culture as flexible, collaborative, technically challenging, and mission-focused.
Requirements
- Current or recent (within the last 5 years) U.S. Department of War security clearance at the Secret level or higher.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 7 years of directly relevant professional software engineering experience.
- Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining production frontend applications.
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript, with production experience using a modern frontend framework such as Vue, React, Solid, or Angular.
- Strong understanding of asynchronous programming concepts and modern frontend application architecture.
- Experience integrating frontend applications with server-side technologies such as Node.js, Rust, Go, or Python.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development practices.
- Strong technical communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and UI/UX teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to regularly use a computer and other standard office equipment for extended periods.
- Ability to handle and operate common workplace technology and equipment, including laptops, mobile devices, and related peripherals.
- Ability to perform work requiring sustained visual attention and fine motor coordination when reviewing, creating, and interacting with digital information.
- Ability to pass a basic background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with SQL or NoSQL databases and developing full-stack applications.
- Strong understanding of software architecture principles, including modularization, separation of concerns, maintainability, and enterprise-scale application development.
- Experience translating high-level customer needs into functional requirements and technical solutions.
- Experience modernizing, refactoring, or sustaining existing applications.
- Curiosity and demonstrated ability to learn new technologies, tools, and design approaches.
- Familiarity with emerging trends in web, desktop, and mobile application development.
- Experience working for a Department of War contractor.
Responsibilities
- Build responsive, reliable user interfaces that meet approved designs and technical requirements.
- Contribute production-quality code and deliver functionality within agreed timelines.
- Develop and maintain reusable UI components aligned with Caliola's design system.
- Translate project requirements into technical requirements, development tasks, and project milestones.
- Help organize and prioritize development work using agile tools and practices, including leading or supporting agile meetings.
- Provide technical guidance through code reviews, collaboration, and reinforcement of development standards, while working across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Implement intuitive workflows and interactions that support user and mission needs.
- Partner with UI/UX teams and stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate technical constraints, and develop solutions.
- Identify and help resolve usability issues during development.
- Write clean, maintainable, tested code that meets development standards.
- Define and implement appropriate unit and system testing.
- Identify and resolve defects, performance issues, and browser or device inconsistencies.
- Integrate frontend applications with APIs, services, databases, and backend systems.
- Coordinate interface requirements and troubleshoot integration issues across the application stack.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines that support reliable software delivery.
- Maintain technical documentation, reusable components, and project deliverables.
- Support customer-facing documentation and progress reporting as needed.
- Contribute to improvements in frontend tools, standards, processes, and development practices.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers.
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off (PTO).
- Subsidized health insurance.
- 401(k) matching.
- Professional development.
- Competitive compensation structure designed to support long-term growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
