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Software Engineer

Lawelawe Defense Inc.
Fort Knox, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/4/2027
Who We Are

Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training, and medical staffing. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage.

You Are

As a remote Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between our users' needs and technological execution. In this crucial position, you will lead software development, acting as the primary liaison between project management and software development teams. Your responsibilities will include clearly communicating project objectives, monitoring progress, and performing code reviews for other developers.

Responsibilities

  • Understand client-side and server-side architecture and configuration
  • Develop and manage well-functioning applications
  • Write effective APIs
  • Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
  • Write test cases and demo software releases to the test team as well as the customer per Agile methodologies
  • Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
  • Assess and remediate any issues found during vulnerability scanning activities
  • Document software development as per industry best practices
  • Write technical documentation
  • Work with customers to enhance existing software.
  • Be an active participant in the Agile development process

The Team

Lawelawe Defense Inc ("LDI") is an SBA Certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Owned (NHO) SDB Lawelawe Defense offers an outstanding record of delivery on various projects encompassing: Program and Portfolio Management; Systems Engineering and Architecture; Network Engineering and Operations; Data Center Optimization and Operations; Desktop/Server and Application Virtualization.

Here's What You Need

  • MA / MS in related field with 10 years’ experience as Software Engineer or in lieu: BA/BS in related field with 15 years’ experience as Software Engineer
  • Possess an active CompTIA Security / IAT level II certification
  • Secret security clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Excellent written and verbal communications
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
  • An understanding of various programming such as C#, ASP.NET, .NET 6 , Blazor, JavaScript, NodeJS, and angular
  • Strong understanding of logic and debugging methodologies
  • Proficiency in writing detailed descriptions
  • Experience in working with test automation tools like Selenium, Appium, or Cypress, Playwright

Bonus Points If

  • Experience with Amazon AWS and/or Microsoft Azure
  • Experience coding in SQL languages
  • Knowledge of computer architecture and tools for manual & auto testing, unit testing, integration testing, functional testing and bug-tracking systems
  • Demonstrated success in software development lifecycle management (SDLC)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical soundness, data analysis
  • Willingness to work collaboratively in a fast-paced Agile environment

Travel

Travel is expected to be less than 5% of the time for this position.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time remote position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may require overtime occasionally. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
  • Expresses or exchanges ideas through the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Frequently move equipment up to 40 pounds.
  • Must be able to work indoors 90% of the time.

Benefits

  • A competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Access to company-provided retirement savings options with matching contributions
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
  • Additional perks such as discounts on various services and products
  • Remote work environment

Compensation

Salary is dependent on experience (DOE) and will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, and applicable requirements.

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