Back End Developer

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a senior technical lead full-stack developer to support United States Space Force (USSF) by developing software in support of Space Systems Command (SSC) Cyber Operations Branch rapid agile development of defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground and space based cyber adversarial threats. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

As a senior technical lead full-stack developer, your development activities at the Cyber Operations Branch program office adhere to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).  SAFe offers proven, integrated principles, practices, and competencies to implement lead, agile, and DevOps at scale. Additionally, this program office personifies DevSecOps which automates the integration of security at every phase of the software development lifecycle from initial design, through integration, testing, deployment, and software delivery. These development efforts shall result in two deployable defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond to USSF mission systems.

 Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff
• Works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently
• Oversee efforts of less senior staff and responsible for efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job
• Ensure consistent submission of high-quality products to the Government
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written

Required Qualifications:

• At least eight years (8) relevant experience performing engineering activities in the Government (military and/or civil servant), federally funded research and development center, or profit or non-profit Government support, or development contractor arena
• Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development, or STEM related specialty (preferred) or bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development or STEM related specialty plus 4 years’ experience in full stack development
• Must have (or ability to obtain) SAFe for Teams certification
• Experience in the following applications frameworks (at least 2): React, Angular, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Material UI
• Familiarity and knowledge of: SIMP Project, Ansible, Docker, GIT, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Suricata, Zeek, Kibana, Logstash, Elastic Search, Neo4J, PostgreSQL
• Experience or knowledge in the following areas: agile software development, agile methodologies, software development life cycle management, program/project management, cross-functional team
• US Citizen and with an Top Secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command
• Experience with Cyber Operations Branch (SSC/SZYO) program office
• Advisory and Assistance Service (A&AS), or System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office
• Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs

This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO. 

The estimated salary range for this position is $100,000.00 – $130,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset. 

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