Hiring: Software Engineer Company: Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Location: Colorado Springs, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:27:03 Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Agile, Azure DevOps, C, C++, CI/CD, Confluence, GitLab, GitOps, IaC, Infrastructure as Code, Java, Jira, Kubernetes, Linux, OpenShift, Performance Testing, Python, Red Hat, SQL, Security Clearance, Shell, Terraform About the job Experience: •Platform Expertise: Subject matter expertise in architecting and scaling Red Hat OpenShift and enterprise Kubernetes infrastructures. •Domain Leadership: Deep domain knowledge of satellite ground station processing systems (including advanced planning, ground control, and high-throughput data processing). •Enterprise DevSecOps Tools: Advanced proficiency driving automation via Python, optimizing CI/CD workflows within GitLab/Azure DevOps, and managing lifecycles using Jira/Confluence. •Comprehensive Testing Architecture: Proven track record designing and leading automated functional, integration, regression, and high-load performance testing strategies. •Modern Infrastructure: Extensive experience implementing advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) architectures (e.g., Terraform) and mature GitOps workflows. Required Skills: •10-15 years of relevant, industry experience •Leading the design, development, and optimization of Java and C/C++ applications (including advanced network, multi-threaded, and high-performance client-server architectures) across Windows and Linux platforms •Designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-grade automation using Python, Unix Shell scripting, Batch files, and Windows script files •Architecting and driving innovative solutions to complex, ambiguous engineering problems while mentoring junior and mid-level engineers Qualifications: •BA/BS Degree in STEM field of study •Architectural mastery of relational database design, advanced query optimization, and complex Structured Query Language (SQL) data manipulation •Security & Compliance: Possession of an active Top Secret/SCI or Secret security clearance. •Industry Certifications: Advanced professional certifications such as Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD). Compensation: •Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage •The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills. •Competitive salary based on experience and education Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!