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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Solidus Technical Solutions
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $207,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Software Debugging, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b3ef3599cce73fbd

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI clearance is required
 * A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree, 6 years with a Master's Degree
 * Cultural fit amongst a collaborative team environment
 * Software development experience in JAVA and/or C++ within the context of the full software development lifecycle, including: software requirements, design, development, debug and test
 * Demonstrated ability to integrate complex software and hardware subsystems and resolve identified conflicting issues
 * Demonstrated ability to leverage previously written code and make modifications as necessary
 * Demonstrated ability to work closely with other disciplines (systems engineering, networking, configuration management, and hardware engineers) to troubleshoot and fix problems
 * Self directed, able to multi task and prioritize work, possess excellent problem solving skills, have strong written and verbal communication skills, is customer focused, and organized
 * Proven communicator, able to describe complex and diverse engineering topics
 * Strong leadership and be able to effectively manage technical staff for successful execution of programs, while maintaining and developing positive team dynamics

Benefit selection, customer contractual specifications, relevant work experience, skills, competencies, certifications, and clearance status will influence the final salary.

## Description

Solidus is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team, contributing to the enhancement of existing software systems and the integration of new mission-critical capabilities. In this leadership-focused role, the engineer will guide the full software development lifecycle from architecture and design through development, testing, and installation while providing technical mentorship, supporting cross-disciplinary collaboration, and ensuring high-quality, reliable performance for a 24?7 operational environment.
Day in the Life:
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 + Lead and participate in the entire software life cycle including architecture, development, test, and installation
 + Support to the design, develop, integrate and maintain new software functionality
 + Support the professional development of team members and ensure senior technical personnel pass on knowledge to more junior personnel
 + Leadership role for design teams and provide technical oversight to the team members
 + Prepare and manage man power loading across the period of performance
 + Work with program manager and functional management to align staffing needs with appropriation of assignments
 + Lead design reviews, team meetings, program and customer meetings as needed
 + Lead design performance and cost trade offs for proposed engineering changes
 + Other duties as assigned


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