Software Engineer

Core4ce Careers•Wpafb, OH

About The Position

Core4ce is seeking experienced Software Engineers to provide technical leadership in designing, developing, and implementing complex software solutions for mission-critical government programs. The role calls for advanced software engineering, computer science, and information technology expertise, independent judgment, and innovative problem-solving to address government and mission-specific requirements. The engineer will lead technical efforts, mentor junior engineers, and work directly with government stakeholders. The position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities that may evolve to meet business needs and support individual growth.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong background in backend or full-stack development.
Strong proficiency with Python, including independently developing, debugging, and maintaining Python applications, scripts, and development tooling.
Strong working knowledge of Git and distributed version-control concepts.
Practical experience building, running, debugging, and troubleshooting applications using containerized development tools.
Demonstrated experience leading software development efforts and providing technical guidance to engineering teams.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
College degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
Active TS/SCI clearance is preferred; candidates able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing in WSL, Linux, or comparable Unix-based development environments.
Experience designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native applications.
Experience implementing and supporting event-driven architectures.
Strong understanding of secure software development practices and cybersecurity principles.
Practical experience working in Agile environments using the Scrum framework.
Scrum-related developer certifications and demonstrated Agile development experience.
Kubernetes certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).
Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Kubernetes and related technologies.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable software applications and backend services.
Develop and support microservices, REST APIs, event-driven systems, and containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
Debug and troubleshoot complex application, integration, container, and distributed-system issues.
Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code in accordance with engineering standards and best practices.
Participate in code reviews and automated unit, integration, regression, and smoke testing.
Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, cybersecurity personnel, program leadership, and government stakeholders to deliver mission-focused technical solutions.
Provide technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to junior and mid-level software engineers.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, engineering artifacts, deployment documentation, reports, and other program deliverables.
Support Agile development processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Independently investigate technical problems, identify root causes, evaluate solutions, and implement corrective actions.
Ensure software solutions meet applicable security, performance, reliability, and mission requirements.

Benefits

401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce.
Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no preset cap on eligible professional development.
Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses.
Paid parental leave.
PTO that grows with tenure.
Generous holiday schedules.
Opportunity for employees to propose innovations and receive internal backing through The Forge.

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