Sr. Software Engineer - Aurora, CO

Only for registered members Aurora, CO, United States

1 day ago

$65,000 - $120,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Senior Software Engineer · Location: · Onsite – Aurora, CO · Clearance: · Active & transferable TS/SCI with Polygraph (required day one) · Salary Range: · $185,000–$200,000 · About the Company · This role is managed by · Talent Stack LLC · , a woman-owned recruiting firm speciali ...

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Location:
Onsite – Aurora, CO

Clearance:
Active & transferable TS/SCI with Polygraph (required day one)

Salary Range:
$185,000–$200,000

About the Company

This role is managed by
Talent Stack LLC
, a woman-owned recruiting firm specializing in senior-level cleared and technical placements. We represent a confidential defense customer supporting
mission-critical national security programs
. this is a full-time placement.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision
6 weeks PTO
Short-Term Disability
401(k) with 5% company match
Up to $8,000 relocation assistance (grossed up)
Full benefits package available upon request

About the Role:

We are seeking a
Senior Software Engineer
to support mission-critical ground systems in a highly classified operational environment. This is a hands-on, senior technical role focused on owning complex software problems, driving resolution across systems, and supporting the integration, verification, and sustainment of operational software baselines.

This role is best suited for engineers who have deep experience on classified programs, are comfortable operating with minimal oversight, and can take accountability for system behavior in real-time mission environments.

What You Will Do:

Serve as a
senior technical contributor
supporting operational software in a classified environment
Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex system failures, performance degradation, and integration issues
Perform root cause analysis across
multi-component, end-to-end operational systems
Support and execute
integration, verification, and delivery of new software baselines
Provide technical guidance during operational incidents and mission-critical events
Author and maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and operational procedures
Work onsite within a secure facility supporting live mission operations

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Master's preferred)
10+ years of professional experience
supporting DoD or IC programs
Strong proficiency in
Java and/or C++
in operational or production environments
Extensive experience with
software development, integration, and sustainment
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in
real-time, mission-critical systems
Active, transferable TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required prior to start
U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in
configuration-controlled O&M environments
Strong background supporting
real-time or high-availability systems
Proficiency with
Linux/Unix environments
, Git-based workflows, and SQL
Experience with
JIRA, Bitbucket, and Confluence
Ability to operate as a technical lead or escalation point during mission events
Prior experience mentoring junior engineers or influencing technical direction

Clearance Requirement

This position requires an active and transferable DoD Top Secret clearance with CI Polygraph. Candidates without the required clearance will not be considered.

Recruitment Agencies Disclaimer

This role is posted for direct applicants only. External recruiters or staffing agencies should not submit candidates. Unsolicited resumes will be treated as direct applications and no agency fees will be honored.

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