Mid Software Developer

Title: Mid Software Developer

K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

• Innovative Projects
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  At K , you'll be working on cutting‑edge projects that support the U.S. Space Force's most mission‑critical operations. Our team is pushing the boundaries of Dev Sec Ops  with state‑of‑the‑art CI/CD pipelines, cloud‑native architectures, containerization using Kubernetes, and advanced automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. You'll be contributing to systems designed for real‑time satellite communication, space domain awareness, and defense technology that are revolutionizing the future of space operations.
• Collaborative Environment
  : K  fosters a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where cross‑functional teams of product managers, engineers, developers, and defense experts work in unison. We practice Agile and Dev Sec Ops  principles, ensuring rapid iteration, continuous feedback, and integration across all projects. Our team is passionate, forward‑thinking, and united by a mission‑first mindset that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and problem‑solving at every level.
• Impactful Work
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  Your work here won’t just be limited to software development—it will directly support the Space Force in securing national defense assets and advancing space technology. By supporting K  initiatives, you’ll be at the forefront of innovations that safeguard satellites, enhance space situational awareness, and strengthen U.S. space dominance. Your contributions will have real‑world impacts, from improving software resilience to enhancing global communications and security operations in space.

• Work across multiple technology stacks, gaining hands‑on experience with various languages, frameworks, and tools to support a broad range of applications.
• Work in languages such as Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, and GoLang, among other languages to deliver industry standard application functionality.
• Work with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Mongo DB, Oracle, MySQL, and others.
• Design, develop, and implement secure, end‑to‑end Kubernetes or Docker‑based cluster and application life cycles.
• Participate in software development using CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on security and automation.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to architect containerized solutions and cloud‑native applications.
• Apply Git Ops principles for automated and reliable deployment processes.
• Implement Dev Sec Ops  best practices, ensuring security is integrated at every stage of the development lifecycle.
• Ensure effective log management and use analytics tools for system monitoring and optimization.
• Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, Power Shell) to automate security checks, deployment processes, and routine Dev Ops tasks.
• Leverage AWS cloud services and other cloud platforms to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security.
• Contribute to the development of secure network configurations and cloud‑based security architecture.
• Maintain strong familiarity with Agile, Dev Ops, and Dev Sec Ops  methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Assist in implementing Service Mesh solutions (e.g., Istio) to support secure and efficient service‑to‑service communications.
• Collaborate with teams using version control systems like Git Lab, and work with automation tools like Ansible, Maven, and Gradle.
• Stay current with cloud technologies, industry best practices, and evolving security threats to recommend innovative solutions.
• Maintain infrastructure using IaC/CaC.

• Security Clearance:
  Must have an active U.S. government Secret security clearance or higher, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• 3‑5 years experience developing web‑based applications.
• 3‑5 years’ experience with Kubernetes or Docker.
• Develop and implement end‑to‑end cluster and application life cycles.
• Experience working with…