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# Software Developer

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Java Web Services, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Docker for Aws, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Front End Software Development, Software Version Control, Microservices
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8870732/software-developer

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in a science/technical field or equivalent experience
Experience level varies by role (Mid, Senior, Principal, Sr. Principal, Staff)
Strong experience in Java and object-oriented design
Experience as a front-end, back-end, or full-stack developer
Experience working in Agile environments
Proficiency with version control systems
Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI and CI Poly

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

Additional languages: C++, C, Python, JavaScript
Microservices and distributed systems experience
Hardware/Software integration or satellite/ground system exposure
Linux (Red Hat), virtualized environments, and AWS
Docker & Kubernetes (containerization)
DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering background
Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Experience leading teams (for senior-level roles)

## Description

We are seeking Software Developers and Senior-Level Software Engineers to support a high-impact Defense contract. These roles involve designing, developing, and integrating software solutions in a secure environment, working across front-end, back-end, and full-stack systems. Ideal candidates have strong Java experience and a background in hardware/software integration., Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot Java-based applications
Work in Agile development teams across the full software lifecycle
Build and integrate software with hardware systems and distributed services
Support system integration, testing, deployment, and automation efforts
Collaborate using modern DevOps and version control tools