Software Developer
FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
Engineering, Information Technology
At FTI, we are united by one common mission; supporting those that protect our nation so they can make the best-informed decisions during critical moments when seconds count. We want you to bring your passion and expertise to contribute to that essential mission. We strive to incorporate our values to create a culture of collaboration and trust, where you can share your ideas and innovate. If you are inspired by making a positive impact through developing data driven solutions, FTI would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about you.
We are seeking a talented Full Stack Developer to join our team and help build scalable, high-quality applications. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the entire technology stack—from frontend interfaces to backend services and databases—and has a strong understanding of modern development practices, automation, and cloud native architecture. This role will also contribute to infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment processes.
This role requires full-time on-site presence, Monday through Friday, at our customer location in Colorado Springs, CO.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain end-to-end web applications, APIs, and services.
- Develop responsive, user-friendly frontend interfaces using modern frameworks.
- Build, optimize, and scale server-side logic and databases.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds, testing, and deployments.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement technical solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and engineering best practices.
- Write clean, testable, and maintainable code while contributing to automated testing frameworks.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and infrastructure issues across the stack.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, DevOps trends, and cloud automation practices to propose continuous improvements.
Education/Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required, with eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance; non U.S. citizens cannot be considered for this position.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 4 years of software development experience (full-stack or backend)
- Must be available to work on-site five days per week at our customer facility in Colorado Springs, CO.
- Strong knowledge of server-side languages and frameworks (Node.js, Python, Java, .NET, or similar).
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, )
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
- Understanding of automation and infrastructure-as-code concepts.
- Experience with Ansible for configuration management.
- Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- U.S. Dept. of Defense active TS/SCI clearance.
- Proficiency with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.
- Experience with microservices or event-driven architectures.
- Knowledge of API design standards (REST, GraphQL).
- Familiarity with automated testing frameworks for both front‑end and back‑end services.
- Understanding of security best practices, secure coding techniques, and secrets management.
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools.
- Background with agile methodologies and DevOps workflows.
- Familiarity with GitLab-runners, Sonatype IQ, and ACAS/Nessus
- Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. FTI has a location-based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.
About the company
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FTI Defense provides the technology and deep data expertise to drive the best defense and intelligence solutions. Our subject matter experts, deep knowledge of domain and mission requirements, close customer collaboration, and extensive technology portfolio mean we can be mission-ready in a matter of weeks at a fraction of the cost and our customers own their data, all to enhance the ability of our customers to make the best decisions possible in support of their missions.
Working here means you bring your intelligence, integrity, and ideas to make a positive impact. By collaborating on teams united by trust and respect, we create an environment where it is safe to offer your ideas and your contributions are seen and heard. Our strong moral compass and warm culture help us attract and retain high performing, cleared teammates who maintain deep subject matter expertise across all areas of importance to our customers.
Integrity, commitment, compassion and charity act as the North Star for everything we do - and we do it all for the people who safeguard our nation, each other, and the children, veterans and underserved in our communities.
Join us and make a positive impact on our company, our customers, our communities – and your career.