Backend Software Engineer Journeyman

Caribou Thunder

Building Tomorrow, Grounded in Legacy

For decades, Caribou Thunder has been a Woman, Native American, Minority Owned, WOSB, SDB, SBA, HUBZone Certified small business, at the forefront of advancing national security programs through engineering services excellence. We have a proud and enduring heritage in providing innovative solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), embedded as a trusted partner in safeguarding the nation's most critical assets. Our deep-rooted expertise is built on engineering ingenuity, where each project reinforces our unwavering commitment to the security and defense of the United States of America. From cutting-edge technologies to mission-critical systems, we continue to evolve and push the boundaries of possibility, all while staying true to the values, integrity, and principles that have guided us from day one.

When you join Caribou Thunder, you’re not just contributing to the future, you’re becoming part of a legacy that has played a vital role in protecting our nation for decades. Together, we continue to shape the future of defense, one innovative solution at a time.

Location:                    Colorado Springs, CO

Salary:                        $120k - $150k

Clearance:                 Active Top Secret/SCI

Education:                 Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Experience:               4+ Years

OVERVIEW

Caribou Thunder is seeking a Journeyman Software Engineer (Backend Developer) to design, develop, and maintain backend systems within a DevOps production environment. This role involves implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), ensuring application security, and collaborating with development teams to optimize backend functionality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Develop server-side logic, databases, and APIs to ensure smooth application performance.

2.    Oversee Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices to enable cloud APIs to interact with infrastructure.

3.    Integrate backend development processes with the DevOps team to streamline automation and deployment workflows.

4.    Implement security measures within backend systems to safeguard data, prevent unauthorized access, and ensure compliance with best practices.

5.    Diagnose and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks within backend infrastructure.

6.    Conduct code reviews and merges to maintain code quality and consistency among backend developers.

7.    Work within a SAFe/DevOps production environment, adhering to agile methodologies and continuous integration best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.    4+ years of experience in computer science/software development.

2.    2+ years of experience working in a DevOps production environment.

3.    2+ years of experience with some of the following technologies:

a.    Operating Systems: Linux

b.    Programming Languages: Python

c.    CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, BitBucket Pipelines

d.    Orchestration & Cloud Technologies: Kubernetes, AWS, and cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Serverless)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

4.    Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience).

5.    SAFe DevOps Certification

6.    IAT Level II or higher (CySA+, Security+, or equivalent)

BENEFITS

That Empower You and Your Family

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