Software Engineering Technical Lead

SciTec has been awarded multiple government contracts and is growing our creative Team! SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.

SciTec has immediate opportunities for a talented Software Engineering Technical Lead in our Boulder office (note: this is not a remote position). Our ideal candidate is a well-rounded, experienced engineer and manager prioritizes the quality of their product and seizes opportunities to be creative, learn and grow for themselves and their team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Engineer to prioritize, plan, and execute engineering activities across a software development program
• Directly contributing to engineering success by performing design, development, integration, and test activities
• Lead an agile team to integrate multiple software components into an orchestrated framework
• Providing technical guidance to teams aligned with program milestones
• This role is considered to be 50% technical and 50% leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A bachelor's of science degree in computer science, engineering, physical sciences, mathematics, or similar field
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with Engineering and Management leadership as well as external partners to deliver complex capability on time and within budget
• At least eight years professional experience working in the full software development lifecycle from requirements to delivery/operation.
• At least three years experience designing and developing application container deployment solutions using docker, docker-compose, Kubernetes, etc.
• At least three years professional experience leading a team for integration/deployment of software solutions preferably using Agile methodologies
• At least three years professional experience building and executing DevOps or DevSecOps solutions using Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) such as gitlab-ci and/or Jenkins
• At least three years ongoing experience using Linux operating systems to develop software
• At least three years ongoing experience in one or more of the following languages: C++, Python, JavaScript
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred

• An advanced degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
• Experience integrating solutions developed by external partners
• Professional experience documenting technical solutions and presenting them to government customers
• Experience with OpenShift
• Professional experience with software prototyping, development, and integration within government frameworks
• Experience developing software to exploit OPIR, E/O, SAR, Spectral, RF, or other remotely sensed data
• An active DoD Final SECRET security clearance or higher

Benefits

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

• 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
• 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
• 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 $140,000 - $180,000 / 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.