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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Vets Inc - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Authentication Protocols, C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Code Review, Data Security, Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Network Management System, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Satcom, Secure Coding, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Backend, Containerization, Build Tools, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Devsecops - **Published:** October 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-colorado-springs-co--6c0e0eff-0fb7-47a6-ad42-3281ccf88348 ## About the Role * U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a government security clearance * Bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical field with 3-4 years of relevant experience * Strong development experience with Java, C++, and Python in Linux environments * Experience developing RESTful APIs, secure data exchange formats, and service-oriented architectures * Familiarity with build tools and version control systems * Proficiency with backend testing frameworks and methodologies * Experience working in an Agile development framework * Strong debugging skills using standard analysis and profiling tools * Effective communication and collaboration skills, * Active government security clearance * Experience with satellite control or SATCOM command and control systems * Knowledge of secure communications, encryption, and authentication mechanisms * Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling * Prior experience supporting large-scale government or defense software programs ## Description Job SummaryThis role supports the development and sustainment of a mission-critical command and control system for current and future satellite operations. The position focuses on backend software development and system integration using Java, C++, and Python, contributing to secure, scalable, and resilient defense systems. The work involves close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams within an Agile development environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and deploy backend services, APIs, and system componentsCollaborate with frontend developers, systems engineers, DevSecOps teams, and testers to ensure high-quality integration and deliveryDevelop software components that interface with satellite ground systems, network management tools, and secure communication protocolsOptimize system performance and reliability through structured coding, profiling, and debuggingApply secure coding practices and support compliance with cybersecurity requirementsParticipate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, daily scrums, and retrospectivesContribute to peer code reviews and system design decisionsRequired QualificationsU.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a government security clearanceBachelors degree in engineering or a related technical field with 3-4 years of relevant experienceStrong development experience with Java, C++, and Python in Linux environmentsExperience developing RESTful APIs, secure data exchange formats, and service-oriented architecturesFamiliarity with build tools and version control systemsProficiency with backend testing frameworks and methodologiesExperience working in an Agile development frameworkStrong debugging skills using standard analysis and profiling toolsEffective communication and collaboration skillsPreferred QualificationsActive government security clearanceExperience with satellite control or SATCOM command and control systemsKnowledge of secure communications, encryption, and authentication mechanismsFamiliarity with containerization and orchestration technologiesExperience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps toolingPrior experience supporting large-scale government or defense software programsWorking Place: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Company : 2026 Jan 29th Virtual Fair - Auria Space Job SummaryThis role supports the development and sustainment of a mission-critical command and control system for current and future satellite operations. The position focuses on backend software development and system integration using Java, C++, and Python, contributing to secure, scalable, and resilient defense systems. The work involves close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams within an Agile development environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and deploy backend services, APIs, and system componentsCollaborate with frontend developers, systems engineers, DevSecOps teams, and testers to ensure high-quality integration and deliveryDevelop software components that interface with satellite ground systems, network management tools, and secure communication protocolsOptimize system performance and reliability through structured coding, profiling, and debuggingApply secure coding practices and support compliance with cybersecurity requirementsParticipate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, daily scrums, and retrospectivesContribute to peer code reviews and system design decisionsRequired QualificationsU.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a government security clearanceBachelors degree in engineering or a related technical field with 3-4 years of relevant experienceStrong development experience with Java, C++, and Python in Linux environmentsExperience developing RESTful APIs, secure data exchange formats, and service-oriented architecturesFamiliarity with build tools and version control systemsProficiency with backend testing frameworks and methodologiesExperience working in an Agile development frameworkStrong debugging skills using standard analysis and profiling toolsEffective communication and collaboration skillsPreferred QualificationsActive government security clearanceExperience with satellite control or SATCOM command and control systemsKnowledge of secure communications, encryption, and authentication mechanismsFamiliarity with containerization and orchestration technologiesExperience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps toolingPrior experience supporting large-scale government or defense software programsWorking Place: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Company : 2026 Jan 29th Virtual Fair - Auria Space Job SummaryThis role supports the development and sustainment of a mission-critical command and control system for current and future satellite operations. The position focuses on backend software development and system integration using Java, C++, and Python, contributing to secure, scalable, and resilient defense systems. The work involves close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams within an Agile development environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and deploy backend services, APIs, and system componentsCollaborate with frontend developers, systems engineers, DevSecOps teams, and testers to ensure high-quality integration and deliveryDevelop software components that interface with satellite ground systems, network management tools, and secure communication protocolsOptimize system performance and reliability through structured coding, profiling, and debuggingApply secure coding practices and support compliance with cybersecurity requirementsParticipate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, daily scrums, and retrospectivesContribute to peer code reviews and system design decisionsRequired QualificationsU.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a government security clearanceBachelors degree in engineering or a related technical field with 3-4 years of relevant experienceStrong development experience with Java, C++, and Python in Linux environmentsExperience developing RESTful APIs, secure data exchange formats, and service-oriented architecturesFamiliarity with build tools and version control systemsProficiency with backend testing frameworks and methodologiesExperience working in an Agile development frameworkStrong debugging skills using standard analysis and profiling toolsEffective communication and collaboration skillsPreferred QualificationsActive government security clearanceExperience with satellite control or SATCOM command and control systemsKnowledge of secure communications, encryption, and authentication mechanismsFamiliarity with containerization and orchestration technologiesExperience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps toolingPrior experience supporting large-scale government or defense software programsWorking Place: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Company : 2026 Jan 29th Virtual Fair - Auria Space Job SummaryThis role supports the development and sustainment of a mission-critical command and control system for current and future satellite operations. The position focuses on backend software development and system integration using Java, C++, and Python, contributing to secure, scalable, and resilient defense systems. The work involves close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams within an Agile development environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and deploy backend services, APIs, and system componentsCollaborate with frontend developers, systems engineers, DevSecOps teams, and testers to ensure high-quality integration and deliveryDevelop software components that interface with satellite ground systems, network management tools, and secure communication protocolsOptimize system performance and reliability through structured coding, profiling, and debuggingApply secure coding practices and support compliance with cybersecurity requirementsParticipate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, daily scrums, and retrospectivesContribute to peer code reviews and system design decisionsRequired QualificationsU.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a government security clearanceBachelors degree in engineering or a related technical field with 3-4 years of relevant experienceStrong development experience with Java, C++, and Python in Linux environmentsExperience developing RESTful APIs, secure data exchange formats, and service-oriented architecturesFamiliarity with build tools and version control systemsProficiency with backend testing frameworks and methodologiesExperience working in an Agile development frameworkStrong debugging skills using standard analysis and profiling toolsEffective communication and collaboration skillsPreferred QualificationsActive government security clearanceExperience with satellite control or SATCOM command and control systemsKnowledge of secure communications, encryption, and authentication mechanismsFamiliarity with containerization and orchestration technologiesExperience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps toolingPrior experience supporting large-scale government or defense software programs Working Place: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Company : 2026 Jan 29th Virtual Fair - Auria Space