Software Engineer Lead - DoW

INNOVIM•Colorado Springs, CO

8h•$170,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

INNOVIM is seeking a Software Engineer Lead to support the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC 3). This role is based in Chidlaw Building and Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO. The position requires an active Secret clearance and is a day shift role. The candidate will lead software engineering teams in designing, developing, and delivering reliable mission software, integrating full-stack applications, and maintaining high standards of code quality, security, and testing. Collaboration with product owners, scrum-masters, and cross-functional teams is essential, as is advocating for modern development practices like automation, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines. The role also involves mentoring junior developers and understanding cybersecurity principles. The ability to balance hands-on development with leadership is key.

Requirements

Experience with ITW/AA or the NISSC II contract within the past year
Active Secret Clearance Required
Must have AT Level II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
12 years or more of general work experience
10 years or more of directly related experience as a Software Developer
Experience leading software development teams
Experience mentoring junior software developers
Experience developing technical solutions to meet defined requirements
Detailed understanding of containers, and experience containerizing applications
Experience working within an Agile development team and completing tasks on-time

Nice To Haves

Experience migrating monolithic applications to a microservices architecture
Experience in Test Driven Development and Continuous Integration Environments.
Experience working within a VMware Tanzu environment.
Experience working with DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) tools
Experience working with CCIC2S applications
Experience in Test Driven Development and Continuous Integration Environment

Responsibilities

Lead software engineering teams in the design, development, and delivery of reliable mission software that meets customer requirements
Have experience developing and integrating full-stack applications and familiarity with containerization technology.
Maintain high standards of code quality, security, and testing throughout the software development lifecycle.
Collaborate closely with product owners, scrum-masters, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to translate operational needs into clear, actionable technical plans.
Advocate for and implement modern development practices, including automation, DevSecOps principles, and robust CI/CD pipelines.
Mentor and support junior software developers, fostering professional growth and skill development.
Understand cybersecurity principles and compliance requirements relevant to mission or enterprise systems.
Ability to balance hands-on development with strategic leadership responsibilities