Software Engineer

Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Software Engineer position supporting cutting-edge space mission systems for the Space Force SDA GMI program. This opportunity offers a hybrid/remote work arrangement, with a contract length of 12-24 months with the possibility of going direct. The pay rate is $59.16 per hour. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, with at least 2 years of experience in software development, preferably within mission-critical or DoD environments. There is no security clearance requirement for this role. The position is scheduled for first shift hours.

CLEARANCE: Clearance not required to start, but Secret and/or Top Secret clearance is highly preferred

In this role you will use your technical and interpersonal skills to:

• Design, develop, deploy, and support mission-critical software systems for advanced space and defense programs
• Build and maintain APIs, backend services, and distributed applications using Python and Java
• Support DevOps pipelines, cloud deployments, and infrastructure automation initiatives
• Collaborate across software engineering, cybersecurity, DevOps, infrastructure, and operations teams
• Contribute to CI/CD workflows, GitOps automation, and system monitoring solutions
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and secure software development best practices
• Support cloud-native deployments and scalable backend architectures
• Generate technical documentation and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and collaborative engineering efforts
• Support innovation initiatives involving AI-assisted workflows and automation tools

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline plus 2 years of software engineering experience, OR a Master’s degree plus 6 months of relevant experience.
• Experience working in Agile development environments is required.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities:
Development:

• Experience with:
  • Python
  • Java
• API design, backend development, integration, and testing experience
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and distributed systems

Cloud & DevOps:

• AWS cloud experience including:
  • EKS
  • EC2
  • Lambda
  • S3
  • IAM
• AWS certifications are a plus
• Experience with:
  • GitLab
  • ArgoCD
  • Ansible
  • Terragrunt
• Containerization and orchestration experience with:
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes

Security & Monitoring:

• Understanding of:
  • DoD security standards
  • Vulnerability management
  • PKI
  • Encryption methodologies
• Experience with:
  • ACAS / Grype
  • Splunk
  • ELK Stack
  • Prometheus
  • Grafana

Tools & Collaboration:

• Experience with:
  • Git
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Maven
  • VS Code

Additional Skills:

• Exposure to AI tools or prompt engineering for productivity improvement
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across technical teams and contribute to engineering solutions
• Interest in emerging technologies including AI, automation, and cloud-native systems

Clearance Requirements:

• Clearance is not required to start; however, Secret and/or Top Secret clearance is preferred.
• Due to the nature of work performed within the program, U.S. citizenship is required.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience supporting mission-critical aerospace, defense, or government programs
• Strong DevOps and cloud engineering mindset
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional Agile environments
• Passion for automation, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Interest in emerging technologies and scalable cloud-native architectures

Work Environment:

• Fully remote work arrangement within the U.S.
• Agile and collaborative engineering environment
• Opportunity to support advanced national security and SDA mission systems
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud, automation, and defense software technologies

About our client:

Our client is a mission critical DOD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence, and cyber end users on an international basis.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! If your background includes Python, Java, AWS, Kubernetes, DevOps, cloud-native engineering, or mission-critical software development, apply today and help build next-generation space mission technologies. We look forward to working with you!

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