Software Engineer

Core4ce Careers is seeking experienced Software Engineers to support the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions for mission-critical government programs. This onsite role in Wpafb, OH emphasizes backend and full-stack delivery, microservices and cloud-native development, and close collaboration with government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable software applications and backend services.
• Develop and support microservices, REST APIs, event-driven systems, and containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex issues across applications, integrations, containers, and distributed systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code aligned with established engineering standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and automated testing, including unit, integration, regression, and smoke testing.
• Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, cybersecurity personnel, program leadership, and government stakeholders to deliver mission-focused technical solutions.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to junior and mid-level software engineers.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, engineering artifacts, deployment documentation, reports, and other program deliverables.
• Support Agile development processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Independently investigate technical problems, determine root causes, evaluate solutions, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure solutions satisfy security, performance, reliability, and mission requirements.
• Operate with role flexibility, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and support individual growth.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance preferred. Candidates with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance will be considered.
• 3+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong background in backend or full-stack development.
• Strong proficiency with Python, including independent development, debugging, and maintenance of Python applications, scripts, and development tooling.
• Strong working knowledge of Git and distributed version-control concepts.
• Practical experience building, running, debugging, and troubleshooting applications using containerized development tools.
• Demonstrated experience leading software development efforts and providing technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• College degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

Technologies

• Python
• Git
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• REST APIs
• Microservices
• Event-driven systems
• WSL
• Linux
• Scrum
• Kubernetes (CKA)
• Kubernetes (CKAD)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing in WSL, Linux, or comparable Unix-based development environments.
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native applications.
• Experience implementing and supporting event-driven architectures.
• Strong understanding of secure software development practices and cybersecurity principles.
• Practical experience working in Agile environments using the Scrum framework.
• Scrum-related developer certifications and demonstrated Agile development experience.
• Kubernetes certifications including Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).
• Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Kubernetes and related technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce.
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development.
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses.
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules.
• The Forge program giving employees the chance to propose innovations and support them with internal backing.