Grey Matters Defense Solutions

Software Engineer | Java

Centennial, CO
Full Time
Experienced
Position:  Software Developer |Mid-Level
Location: Centennial, CO
Clearance:  TS/SCI Required
 
 


Grey Matters Defense Solutions stands at the forefront of developing advanced software solutions tailored to support the mission of the U.S. warfighter. With a commitment to excellence, we foster a culture grounded in a growth mindset, empowering our team to drive progress through bold actions, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Our employees are dedicated to these core values, and together, we create impactful, mission-critical solutions that redefine the cutting-edge of defense technology. Join us at Grey Matters Defense Solutions, where your work has purpose, and your contributions fuel the future of national security.

Must have a TS/SCI for all positions

Grey Matters Defense Solutions is seeking a talented and dedicated Software Engineer

About the job:

The Senior Software Developer will play a critical role in software development, DevOps, and system engineering. This position involves developing, maintaining, and deploying microservices-based systems in a containerized environment. The role requires expertise in multiple programming languages, familiarity with various COTS tools, and the ability to integrate with external systems via RESTful APIs and ActiveMQ.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a Software Developer, DevOps Engineer, and System Engineer to support full-cycle development and deployment.

  • Design, build, and maintain microservices-based architectures.

  • Deploy and migrate applications from Docker-based environments to cloud-hosted Kubernetes clusters.

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize RESTful APIs and message/event streaming platforms.

  • Implement and manage containerization solutions, including Docker, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes.

  • Work within a small, high-performing team to integrate software solutions with multiple databases and external APIs.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Java, Python, and Node.js.
  • Experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence.

  • Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.

  • Hands-on experience with containerization technologies:

    • Docker: Building and running containers.

    • Docker Compose: Defining and managing multi-container applications.

    • Kubernetes: Deploying and managing applications within hosted clusters.

  • Database proficiency:

    • CRUD operations for both SQL and NoSQL databases.

    • Designing software solutions that interact with various database types.

  • RESTful API development and integration.

  • Experience with message/event streaming platforms such as ActiveMQ.

Preferred Skills:

  • Familiarity with visualization tools like Grafana.

  • Experience with databases including GeoServer, InfluxDB, MongoDB, and SQLite.

  • Knowledge of additional message/event streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka.

  • Experience with frameworks:

    • Spring Boot (Java)

    • NestJS (Node.js)

    • Flask and FastAPI (Python)

  • Advanced containerization knowledge:

    • Helm Charts: Creating and using charts for system deployment.

    • Other tools: Harbor, ArgoCD, Jenkins, Rancher.



Join our team of exceptional developers, architects, and data scientists!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range:  $125,000 - $165,000 + 25% SEP (add 25% to your base salary and we will put that into your SEP IRA)

Grey Matters Defense Solutions offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. 

Additional Benefits:
  • SEP IRA 25% in addition to your base salary
  • PTO Six weeks
  • IBA 12.5%
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health savings account
  • Referral program
Grey Matters Defense Solutions’ most valuable assets are the more than 60 employees, consisting of data scientists, custom software developers, and analysts/subject matter experts, with senior-level personnel formerly from DIA, NRO, NSA and the US Armed Forces. Our employees have a depth of analytical knowledge which provides them with deep understanding of managing and delivering products within government systems. Grey Matters Defense Solutions provides transformational leadership building award-winning teams and products.

Join our team of exceptional developers, architects and data scientists!
Visit us at www.greymattersdefense.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/grey-matters-defense-solutions/
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