Lead Software Engineer

About the role

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions seeks a Lead Software Engineer (Level 4) in Boulder, CO, to lead and innovate within a dynamic, agile environment. This role architecturally champions a SecDevOps approach across the entire software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop enterprise applications, focusing on Java and C/C++ applications (network, multi-threaded, high-performance client-server architectures)
• Manage and scale critical services using Kubernetes
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade automation using Python, Unix Shell scripting, Batch files, and Windows script files
• Drive innovative solutions to complex, ambiguous engineering problems while mentoring junior and mid-level engineers
• Lead the design, development, and optimization of complex software solutions
• Engineer testing infrastructure and automation by designing and maintaining robust automated test scripts within optimized CI/CD pipelines
• Deliver advanced operational support through technical requirements verification, system documentation, and complex troubleshooting in simulated environments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field of study
• 10 - 15 years of industry experience
• Expert-level software engineering experience in industry
• Extensive experience implementing advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) architectures (e.g., Terraform) and mature GitOps workflows

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Subject matter expertise in architecting and scaling Red Hat OpenShift and enterprise Kubernetes infrastructures
• Deep domain knowledge of FORGE MDPAF or satellite ground station processing systems (advanced planning, ground control, high-throughput data processing)
• Advanced proficiency driving automation via Python, optimizing CI/CD workflows within GitLab/Azure DevOps, and managing lifecycles using Jira/Confluence
• Proven track record designing and leading automated functional, integration, regression, and high-load performance testing strategies
• Possession of an active Top Secret/SCI or Secret security clearance
• Advanced professional certifications such as Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Pay

The grade-based pay range for this job is $150,000-$170,000. Individual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.