Software Engineer II

Job Description

Position Title: Software Engineer II

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire Software Engineer II opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies, writing clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards.
• You will collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of software solutions.
• Utilizing version control systems such as Git, you will manage code changes and work effectively with team members.
• You will participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards, troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner, and document software designs, configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
• Staying current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies will be essential, and you will work both independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality software solutions.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• Typically, 2 years of related experience.
• Strong understanding of at least one programming language, and general knowledge of others.
• Strong understanding of software development principles.
• Ability to design, code, test, and debug complex software applications.
• Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.
  
  
  

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Python and React
• Experience with Python FastAPI
• Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and ArgoCD for application deployments
• Experience with code coverage testing and writing unit tests
• Experience with Agile or Scrum/Kanban methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell) and automation tools (Ansible)
• Strong analytical skills, performance profiling, and debugging complex systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, and efficient with collaborative tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) and development ceremonies (daily standup, backlog grooming, work planning, task estimation, retrospectives, etc.).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and cloud-native development.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Understanding of network protocols, security principles, and secure coding practices.
• Ability to write and maintain technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Experience with continuous integration and automated test.
• Knowledge of and experience implementing Software Design Patterns.
• Knowledge of database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is preferred.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Louisville, CO or Centennial, CO.
• Salary Range: $105,534.00 - $145,109.
• Required US Citizenship -May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.
  
  
  

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.