Senior Level - Software Engineer

Delta Solutions & Strategies•Colorado Springs, CO

18d•$110,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a senior-level Software Engineer to support software development on Peterson Space Force Base. The role focuses on developing and maintaining software for high-fidelity Missile Warning training, including modernizing legacy applications. The engineer contributes throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through development, testing, deployment, and sustainment, working in unclassified and classified environments. Candidates should be detail-oriented and have strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Advanced consideration will be given to candidates with a space background and knowledge of the Missile Warning and Missile Defense communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
10 or more years of experience.
Experience with Java, C#, or C++.
Strong Java development experience, including Java EE/J2EE, WebLogic, WebSphere or JBoss, EJB, JMS, JNDI, RMI, JDBC, and multithreaded applications.
Experience refactoring legacy software applications.
Experience with REST, gRPC, SpringBoot, and 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.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
Active US Secret Clearance required; must be able to obtain US Top Secret clearance.
Must be a US citizen.

Nice To Haves

Development experience in a DoD environment is preferred.
Space background and knowledge of the Missile Warning and Missile Defense communities receive advanced consideration.

Responsibilities

Develop and modernize legacy missile warning software applications.
Perform agile software development in unclassified and classified environments using practices such as unit testing, peer code reviews, continuous integration, and design documentation.
Implement scalable software solutions using Java, C++, and C#, maintaining code consistency and maintainability and following architectural standards.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to communicate status, discuss architectural decisions, identify risks, and develop schedule and effort estimates.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including software architecture and data flow diagrams, interface specifications, progress reports, and milestone deliverables.
Engage 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 and translate operational needs into functional software solutions and system enhancements.
Contribute across the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
Perform other tasks as directed.