Posted: 06/23/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 31995 Job Location: Onsite Industry: AERO - Aerospace

Job Description

Position Title: Sr Software Engineer, Ground Software

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire Sr Software Engineer, Ground Software opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies while writing clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards.
You will architect and implement complex software systems to meet project requirements and collaborate with team members to understand project needs, contributing to the development of effective software solutions.
Utilizing version control systems such as Git, you will manage code changes and work collaboratively with team members.
You will participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards, troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner, and document software configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
Staying current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies will be essential.
Additionally, you will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support to team members, making high-level design decisions that have significant impacts on program cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Job Qualifications:

Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +6 yrs experience).
Typically, 8+ years of related experience.
Deep expertise in multiple programming languages and software development principles.
Ability to design, architect, and implement complex software systems.
Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.
Strong leadership skills to lead a team of engineers.
Ability to make high-level design decisions that will have significant impacts on program cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

Advanced expertise in Python and React with demonstrated ability to architect complex applications.
Proven experience designing and implementing solutions with Python FastAPI.
Extensive experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and ArgoCD for enterprise-level application deployments and orchestration.
Demonstrated mastery of code coverage testing methodologies and implementing comprehensive unit testing strategies.
Proven leadership in Agile or Scrum/Kanban environments, including guiding teams through sprints and utilizing enterprise tools (JIRA, Confluence).
Advanced proficiency with scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell) and expertise with automation tools (Ansible).
Expert-level analytical skills for system optimization, performance profiling, and troubleshooting complex distributed systems.
Superior communication and team leadership abilities, with track record of effectively using collaborative tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) and facilitating development ceremonies (daily standups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, task estimation, retrospectives).
Extensive experience with AWS cloud platforms and cloud-native architecture design.
Advanced knowledge of containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes) at scale.
Deep understanding of network protocols, security principles, and implementing secure coding practices in enterprise environments.
Proven ability to create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for complex systems.
Expert problem-solving skills with demonstrated experience designing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
Extensive experience implementing and optimizing continuous integration workflows and automated testing strategies.
Advanced knowledge and practical implementation of Software Design Patterns in enterprise applications.
Expert-level knowledge of database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) including optimization and scaling strategies.

Job Details:

Job Type: Direct Hire
Location: Louisville, CO or Centennial, CO.
Salary Range: $156,666.00 - $215,436.
Required US Citizenship -May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Meet Your Recruiter

Kalyan Krishna

I have been working in technical recruiting since 2011 and specialize in talent acquisition. My recruiting style highlights company culture and builds pipelines of quality candidates. I can help you maintain motivation until you reach your goals, and my philosophy is “don’t be afraid to start over”. I love recruiting because I like to meet and interact with exciting people. Recruiting allows me to get to know hundreds of outstanding clients and strive to leave a lasting impression on them. I love baking and gardening in my free time, and I respect women. Reach out to me to get started now!

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