Software Development Lead

Software Development Lead

ID


2026-9761

Type


Full Time W/Benefits Ret Match

Location : Location

US-CO-Denver

Secondary Location


US-CO-Colorado Springs

Security Clearance


TS/SCI

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

Position is contingent upon contract award and funding.

Entarian is seeking an experienced Software Development Lead to oversee the deployment and operation of a complex space mission operations capability supporting DoD mission requirements. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in software development. The selected candidate will provide project leadership across engineering, operations, cybersecurity, integration, and mission support functions. This role will assist in overseeing the planning, execution, integration, operational readiness, and sustainment of a mission-focused capability designed to provide resilient, scalable, and secure comms provisioning and data transport with operational support across distributed environments.

Key Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Leading a team of mid-level engineers on contract execution
• Overseeing deployments at government facilities
• Directing integration of software with satellite communication systems (sat-to-sat, sat-to-ground, ground-to-ground)
• Ensuring 99.9% uptime across distributed communication networks
• Stakeholder Communication: Interface with government contracting officers, program managers, and technical stakeholders

Salary range: $152,000.00 - $190,000.00

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Top Secret / SCI eligible security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Information technology, Computer science, Engineering, or related technical discipline. (Equivalent experience may be considered.)
• Minimum ten (10) years of Software Engineering experience with a combination of:
  • Node.js development skills
  • React experience
  • Python experience
  • Kubernetes experience
  • AWS experience
  • Experience with large distributed data systems at scale
  • API design and development experience
  • SQL database management experience
• Good technical communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% to support customer locations, mission partner engagements, and operational activities.

Desired Qualifications

• Security+ Certification
• js experience
• Digital Thread experience/knowledge
• Low Code work-flow development experience
• Satellite communication experience

About Us

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

Join the Mission and Start your Career Journey: Apply Directly via our Careers Portal Connect, Referrals & Inquiries? Email the team: View email address on click.appcast.io

Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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