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# Software Engineer II

- **Company:** Sierra Space
- **Location:** Louisville, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $105,534.0 - $145,109.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Profiling, Collaborative Software, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Network Protocols, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Secure Coding, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Scripting, ReactJS, Gitlab, Fastapi, Containerization, Kubernetes, Bitbucket, Docker, Programming Languages
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/16838048/Software-Engineer-Ii-Colorado-Louisville

## About the Role

* Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
 * Typically, 2+ years of related experience.
 * Strong understanding of at least one programming language, and general knowledge of others.
 * Strong understanding of software development principles.
 * Ability to design, code, test, and debug complex software applications.
 * Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.
 * Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 * The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Proficiency in Python and React
 * Experience with Python FastAPI
 * Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and ArgoCD for application deployments
 * Experience with code coverage testing and writing unit tests
 * Experience with Agile or Scrum/Kanban methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence).
 * Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell) and automation tools (Ansible)
 * Strong analytical skills, performance profiling, and debugging complex systems.
 * Excellent communication and teamwork skills, and efficient with collaborative tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) and development ceremonies (daily standup, backlog grooming, work planning, task estimation, retrospectives, etc.).
 * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and cloud-native development.
 * Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
 * Understanding of network protocols, security principles, and secure coding practices.
 * Ability to write and maintain technical documentation.
 * Strong problem-solving skills and experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
 * Experience with continuous integration and automated test.
 * Knowledge of and experience implementing Software Design Patterns.
 * Knowledge of database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
 * An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is preferred.



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