Senior / Principal Platform Software Engineer
SciTec
| Company | SciTec |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Boulder |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Full-time |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (workable) |
Description
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 Platform Software 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: Design, maintain, and improve CI pipelines (GitLab CI) for secure software builds and deployments Orchestrate automated deployments across development, test, and production environments using Kubernetes and Helm Ability to perform tasks well aligned with team and product goals with limited technical oversight and guidance. Provide thought leadership, mentorship, and input into tasks for projects Integrate CI pipelines with tools for artifact management, testing, code quality, and security scanning Monitor and troubleshoot CI/CD pipeline performance and deployment issues Manage software release processes including version promotion, branching, integration, and validation Maintain and implement Helm charts for application deployments Perform deployment validation and issue resolution in Kubernetes-based environments Ensure adherence to cybersecurity protocols and secure coding practices Support software vulnerability scanning (Static & Dynamic Analysis Tools) and remediation processes Perform other DevSecOps-related duties as assigned Requirements U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoD security clearance Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline At least 8 year of overall professional software development experience with 5 years of experience with the following technologies: Python3 CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins) Git version control Container orchestration with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Kustomize, or Helm Demonstrated attention to detail Good verbal and written communication skills Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred Linux systems administration 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) Additional programming experience with strongly typed languages such as C++ or Rust Familiarity with secure software development and vulnerability management workflows Experience supporting RMF processes, ATO activities, or DISA STIG application• Experience supporting RMF processes, ATO activities, or DISA STIG application *Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Benefits SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including: 4% Saf
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