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Staff / Senior Staff Platform Software Engineer

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

As we grow, we’re looking for mission-driven Staff and Senior Staff Platform Engineers who are ready to make a real impact—not just with code, but with purpose. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges that matter, there’s a place for you here.

Responsibilities:

  • Build a developer platform that makes it easy for software teams to build products correctly.
  • Design, maintain, and improve CI templates and pipelines (GitLab CI) for secure software builds and deployments
  • Orchestrate automated deployments across development, test, and production environments using Kubernetes and Helm
  • Integrate CI pipelines with tools for artifact management, testing, code quality, and security scanning
  • Build, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot critical infrastructure such as CI/CD pipelines, artifact repositories, and data transfer mechanisms
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoD security clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline
  • At least 2 year of professional experience with:
    • Python3
    • CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins)
    • Git version control
    • Container orchestration with tools such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Kustomize, or Helm
  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate infrastructure changes to software teams and stakeholders
    • Document tools and their usage
  • An understanding of engineering bottlenecks and improving the developer experience
  • Detail oriented
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred

  • Linux systems administration
  • Strong coding abilities in languages like Python, Bash, or Go
  • Good knowledge of containerization tools and orchestration platforms like Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
    • Container management tools (e.g. Google Crane, Skopeo)
    • Container security tools (e.g., Grype, Syft)
    • SAST/SCA tools (e.g., Fortify, SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, ZAP)
  • AWS (EKS, EC2, Lambda)
  • Application networking with tools such as Istio, NGINX, or Traefik
  • Monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
  • Authentication tools (e.g., Keycloak)
  • Artifact repositories (e.g., JFrog Artifactory, Nexus)
  • Knowledge of Internal Development Platform tools (e.g., Backstage, Port, Score, Kratix, Humanitec)
  • Additional programming experience with strongly typed languages such as C++ or Rust
  • Familiarity with secure software development and vulnerability management workflows

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
  • 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
  • 80% company paid Dental insurance
  • 100% company paid Vision insurance
  • 100% company paid Life insurance
  • 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
  • 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
  • Short-term Disability insurance
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Discretionary Performance Bonus
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
  • Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $102,000 - $157,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.

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  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, including the ability to demonstrate United States citizenship and pass a background check. Are you a United States citizen? yes / no
  • This is an onsite position in Boulder, CO. Are you able to work on site in Boulder, Colorado? yes / no
  • Do you have a current DoD security clearance? yes / no
  • If you currently have a DoD security clearance, what level of security clearance do you maintain? written answer
  • Do you have a Bachelors Degree in a STEM or related field? yes / no
  • What is your Bachelors degree in? written answer
  • How many years of Python experience do you have? written answer
  • What containerization tools do you have experience with; and how many years experience do you have with those tools? written answer
  • I will complete the EEO forms listed on the following page. As a Federal Contractor, SciTec is subject to reporting this information by law. Information collected in these questions is not used in any applicant’s consideration for employment. yes / no
  • I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. I understand, also, that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the employer. yes / no

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