Software Engineer; Aurora

Job Title: Software Engineer

Location: Onsite Aurora, CO

Clearance: Active & transferable TS / SCI with Polygraph

Salary: $130,000 $ 145,000

This role includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 6 weeks of paid PTO, Short-Term Disability, a 401(k) with 5% company match, and up to $8,000 in relocation assistance. Full Benefits package can be sent upon request.

This role is being managed by Talent Stack LLC, a woman-owned recruiting firm specializing in cleared and technical placements. We proudly represent a confidential defense-focused client supporting critical national security programs.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to support mission-critical ground systems for a leading defense customer. In this role, you will evaluate operational software issues, provide rapid solutions, and support integration and verification activities for new software baselines. This position is hands‑on and ideal for engineers who thrive in real‑time, high‑impact operational environments.

• Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and documentation of operational software applications.
• Troubleshoot and isolate sources of system errors or unexpected performance.
• Execute testing, integration, and delivery of new software baselines.
• Perform in-depth analysis across complex, end-to-end operational systems.
• Work onsite within a secure environment supporting mission operations.

• Bachelors degree in STEM.
• 2+ years of professional level experience at a government contractor or agency.
• Experience coding in Java or C++.
• Hands‑on experience with software development and / or software integration.
• Active, transferable TS / SCI with Polygraph required prior to start.

• Experience with Git, Bitbucket, or similar configuration management tools.
• Ability to work in a structured configuration‑controlled O&M environment supporting real‑time applications.
• Experience with Linux / Unix, GIT, and SQL.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Bit Bucket, and Confluence.

This role requires an active and transferable DoD Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS / SCI access and polygraph. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearance. Candidates without the required clearance cannot be considered for this position.

This position is posted for direct applicants only. We kindly request that external recruiters, staffing agencies, or search firms refrain from submitting candidates. Unsolicited resumes will be treated as direct applications, and no agency fees will be honored.

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