About this role
Auria is hiring a Lead Software Engineer to support US Space Force projects. The role is remote with a preference for Colorado Springs, CO, and focuses on secure software development across cloud infrastructure, mission applications, data, AI/ML, and cybersecurity/zero-trust.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage in the entire software development lifecycle from requirement analysis to post-production support
- Develop prototypes and proofs-of-concept and participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, testing, and debugging
- Produce system documentation and communicate complex technical details to stakeholders
- Identify areas for future improvements with system engineers and the software architect
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to define and implement innovative software solutions for space and communications projects
Technical Overview
You will engage across the full development lifecycle using Agile practices (prototyping, code reviews, testing, debugging) while contributing to system design and delivery decisions. The role requires strong coding proficiency in C++, C#, Java/Groovy, or Python and hands-on security engineering, including threat/vulnerability thinking for protected services and products.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a Lead Software Engineer with 7+ years building and integrating software on DoD/federal programs and strong security engineering experience. They have active U.S. Government SECRET security clearance with SCI eligibility and demonstrate proficiency in C++, C#, Java/Groovy, or Python, plus secure-by-design coding practices to identify vulnerabilities and protect services. They are comfortable leading end-to-end delivery in an Agile environment and can communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Must-Have Skills
Active U.S. Government SECRET security clearanceSCI eligibilityBachelor’s degree in engineeringcomputer scienceor related field.7+ years of related software development experience on DoD/federal programsincluding solution delivery or system integration projects.Active U.S. Government SECRET security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship)SCI eligibilityExperience in software developmentwith demonstrated proficiency in C++C#Java / Groovyor PythonExperience implementing security concepts into code to create and deploy security-oriented services and productsExperience with identifying attack vectors and possible attack surfacesflushing out vulnerabilities in codeand developing and testing code that protects the services and productsFundamental knowledge of software development best practicesmethodologiesand frameworksFamiliarity with source control systems (e.g.GitLab)
Tools & Platforms
Visual StudioEclipseIntelliJGitLab
Required Skills
Software Developmentprototype developmentproof-of-conceptAgile software development methodologiescode reviewstestingdebuggingsystem designC++C#JavaGroovyPythonVisual StudioEclipseIntelliJGitLabsecurity concepts into codeattack vectorsattack surfacesvulnerabilitiessecure by designcloud computing infrastructurecloud-native infrastructure and servicesscalable platform solutionsmission-driven C2 applicationsdata integrationdata managementdata visualizationArtificial intelligence (AI)machine learning (ML)Cybersecurityzero-trust architecture
Hard Skills
C++C#JavaGroovyPythonVisual StudioEclipseIntelliJGitLabAgile software development methodologiesAgile ceremoniescode reviewstestingdebuggingsystem designcloud computing infrastructurecloud-native infrastructure and servicesscalablesecure platform solutionsmission-driven C2 applicationsdata integrationdata managementdata visualizationArtificial intelligence (AI)machine learning (ML)Cybersecurityzero-trust architecturesecurity concepts into codesecurity-oriented services and productsattack vectorsattack surfacesvulnerabilities in codesource control systemsbranching strategiescommit conventions
Soft Skills
Requirement analysispost-production supportquality and consistencycommunicating complex technical detailsstakeholder communicationcollaborationinterdisciplinary teamworkproactive improvement recommendationsparticipate in Agile ceremoniescode review participation
Keywords for Your Resume
Lead Software EngineerLead Software DeveloperSoftware Developmentprototype developmentproof-of-conceptAgileAgile ceremoniescode reviewstestingdebuggingsystem designC++C#JavaGroovyPythonVisual StudioEclipseIntelliJGitLabsecurity concepts into codeattack vectorsattack surfacesvulnerabilitiessecure by designzero-trust architectureCybersecurityArtificial intelligence (AI)machine learning (ML)SECRET security clearanceSCI eligibility
Deal Breakers
Active U.S. Government SECRET security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship), SCI eligibility, Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field, 7+ years of related software development experience on DoD/federal programs
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