Software Engineer Lead

Lead mission-focused software delivery in Colorado Springs supporting NORAD Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) ITW/AA and Space Support Contract II (NISSC 3). This onsite day-shift role combines hands-on software leadership with team guidance, modern engineering practices, and a security-minded development lifecycle, with an Active Secret Required and AT Level II Certification requirements.

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Chidlaw Building and Peterson Space Force Base)
Work model: Onsite (day shift)
Travel: Up to 10%
Pay: $170,000 to $185,000 annually

What you’ll be doing

• Lead software engineering teams for the design, development, and delivery of reliable mission software aligned to customer requirements
• Develop and integrate full-stack applications, with familiarity in containerization technology
• Maintain high standards for code quality, security, and testing across the full software development lifecycle
• Partner with product owners, scrum-masters, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate operational needs into actionable technical plans
• Drive adoption of modern practices, including automation, DevSecOps, and robust CI/CD pipelines
• Mentor and support junior developers to strengthen skills and professional growth
• Apply cybersecurity principles and relevant compliance requirements for mission or enterprise systems
• Balance hands-on development work with strategic leadership responsibilities

Required experience and certifications

• Experience with ITW/AA or the NISSC II contract within the past year
• Clearance: Active Secret Required
• AT Level II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
• 12+ years general work experience
• 10+ years directly related experience as a Software Developer
• Experience leading software development teams
• Experience mentoring junior software developers
• Experience delivering technical solutions based on defined requirements
• Detailed understanding of containers and experience containerizing applications
• Experience in an Agile development team and completing tasks on time

Additional desired qualifications

• Experience migrating monolithic applications to a microservices architecture
• Experience with Test Driven Development and Continuous Integration environments
• Experience working within a VMware Tanzu environment
• Experience working with DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) tools
• Experience working with CCIC2S applications

Tools and technologies

• Containerization technology, containers
• CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps
• Agile development team
• Security+ CE
• Full-stack applications

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Life and accident insurance
• Voluntary benefits

Clearance and citizenship notice

The position requires a US Department of Defense security clearance. If you possess dual citizenship, you will be required to relinquish your citizenship in the foreign country to be granted a clearance.

Application details

• Resumes must be submitted with the application in month and year format to be considered.
• This position may be assigned as one of our teammate companies.
• Posting duration: minimum 3 days (10/01/2026 to 10/08/2026). If not selected, it will continue until a suitable candidate is chosen or the position is closed.
• Relocation assistance: none available at this time.
• Remote/telework: not available for this position.

Compensation details: Compensation range is a good-faith estimate and actual compensation may vary based on responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.