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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, HTML5, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), RabbitMQ, Rapid Prototyping Process, E2e Testing, Secure Coding, Selenium, Software Engineering, Tripwire, Dynamic Authentication Filter, DevOps Tools - Open-source, ReactJS, Multi-Cloud, Backend, Git, Vue.js, Event Driven Architecture, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/principal-lead-software-engineer-colorado-springs-co-usa-58826335 ## About the Role _ data engineers to create secure pipelines using Kubernetes, Kafka, and microservices * Define and standardize software development practices across projects and improve tools and workflows * Promote secure development practices, including secure coding, vulnerability scanning (e.g., Trivy), and continuous testing * Contribute hands-on by writing key code and delivering architectural proofs of concept Tasks * Bachelor in Computer Science or related field (or Master with 13+ years) with 15+ years of software experience, or Master with 13+ years * 7+ years backend (Python, Java, C#, Go) and/or frontend (React, Angular, Vue.js, HTML5/CSS3) development * Expertise in cloud-native architecture and multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, DAF Cloudworks, GCP) * Proficiency with DevSecOps tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm * Experience building RESTful/GraphQL APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ) * Experience automating CI/CD pipelines with testing and security scanning * Familiarity with testing tools (JMeter, Selenium, Jest) for unit and end-to-end testing * Minimum 3+ years leading software teams on 2-4 projects or prototypes; 3+ years with government/defense projects * Ability to collaborate with program leadership, tech leads, and SMEs to standardize quality * Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Key requirements * ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you lead software design and delivery across multiple mission-critical projects in a rapid prototyping environment. You provide technical direction, guide cross-functional teams, and shape software development standards to ensure secure, scalable solutions. You will balance hands-on coding with leadership, acting as a key escalation point and driving on-time, high-quality outcomes. This position offers impact across defense-focused programs and the opportunity to influence best practices and tooling. Compensation / Benefits * Lead design, development, and testing for 2-4 mission-critical projects to ensure technical excellence and timely delivery * Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, architecture, and deliverables * Guide teams in building cloud-native apps with scalable back ends using Agile methods * Serve as technical escalation point, perform code reviews, and ensure alignment with project goals * Work with DevSecOps, software, and data engineers to create secure pipelines using Kubernetes, Kafka, and microservices * Define and standardize software development practices across projects and improve tools and workflows * Promote secure development practices, including secure coding, vulnerability scanning (e.g., Trivy), and continuous testing * Contribute hands-on by writing key code and delivering architectural proofs of concept Tasks * Bachelor in Computer Science or related field (or Master with 13+ years) with 15+ years of software experience, or Master with 13+ years * 7+ years backend (Python, Java, C#, Go) and/or frontend (React, Angular, Vue.js, HTML5/CSS3) development * Expertise in cloud-native architecture and multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, DAF Cloudworks, GCP) * Proficiency with DevSecOps tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm * Experience building RESTful/GraphQL APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ) * Experience automating CI/CD pipelines with testing and security scanning * Familiarity with testing tools (JMeter, Selenium, Jest) for unit and end-to-end testing * Minimum 3+ years leading software teams on 2-4 projects or prototypes; 3+ years with government/defense projects * Ability to collaborate with program leadership, tech leads, and SMEs to standardize quality * Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Key requirements * ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) - [Can SVG be fast? 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