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  • Lead Software Engineer

    The Ash Group

    Principal software engineer job in Greenwood Village, CO

    *** W2 Contract Only - No C2C - No 3rd Parties *** The Ash Group is hiring a Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack) for our client (one of the largest private credit providers in the US agricultural economy) based in Greenwood Village, CO (hybrid). This is a high-impact role requiring 6-8 years of experience, with mandatory hands-on expertise in React (4+ years) and Node.js (4+ years). You will be leading the design and development of foundational SPA (Single Page Application) and BFF (Backend for Frontend) architecture on AWS, driving major digital transformation and automating business processes. Role Details Compensation: Competitive pay rate of $95 per hour. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting. Duration: 6-month contract with possible extension. Location: Hybrid in Greenwood Village, CO (availability during 9 am - 5 pm MT core hours required). What You'll Be Doing Lead the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions as a Full Stack Engineer, with a focus on building robust, cloud-based solutions on AWS. Mandatory hands-on development using React, HTML/CSS, and Node.js, including the creation of Restful APIs for Single Page Applications. Support the RPA (Robotics Process Automation) team and develop solutions for improving quality, delivery, and customer/employee experience using automation technologies. Apply a strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Git, Docker, Kubernetes) to ensure reliable deployments and automation. Provide workday and after-hours production support, including troubleshooting, problem correction, and root cause analysis. What We're Looking For 6-8 years of experience as a Software Engineer. 4+ years of hands-on experience with Front-end technologies: React, HTML/CSS. 4+ years of hands-on experience with Back-end technologies: Node.js. Experience building Restful APIs and developing Single Page Applications (SPAs). Experience with AWS (or GCP, Azure) and container orchestration services like Docker and Kubernetes. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git, and version control processes. Proficiency with SQL, Python, and open-source databases is a plus. This is a rare opportunity to work on an architecture being built from the ground up, driving the launch of new, transformative digital processes for a major financial institution. #SoftwareEngineer #LeadEngineer #FullStackDeveloper #React #NodeJS #AWS #SPA #BFF #RPA #Kubernetes #GreenwoodVillageJobs #ColoradoJobs #HybridWork #Contract
    $95 hourly 5d ago
  • Software Engineer

    Talent Stack

    Principal software engineer job in Aurora, CO

    Job Title: Software Engineer Clearance: Active & transferable TS/SCI with Polygraph Salary: $130,000 - $145,000 Benefits: This role includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 6 weeks of paid PTO, Short-Term Disability, a 401(k) with 5% company match, and up to $8,000 in relocation assistance. Full Benefits package can be sent upon request. About the Company This role is being managed by Talent Stack LLC, a woman-owned recruiting firm specializing in cleared and technical placements. We proudly represent a confidential defense-focused client supporting critical national security programs. About the Role We are seeking a Software Engineer to support mission-critical ground systems for a leading defense customer. In this role, you will evaluate operational software issues, provide rapid solutions, and support integration and verification activities for new software baselines. This position is hands-on and ideal for engineers who thrive in real-time, high-impact operational environments. What You Will Do Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and documentation of operational software applications. Troubleshoot and isolate sources of system errors or unexpected performance. Execute testing, integration, and delivery of new software baselines. Perform in-depth analysis across complex, end-to-end operational systems. Work onsite within a secure environment supporting mission operations. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in STEM. 2+ years of professional level experience at a government contractor or agency. Experience coding in Java or C++. Hands-on experience with software development and/or software integration. Active, transferable TS/SCI with Polygraph required prior to start. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Git, Bitbucket, or similar configuration management tools. Ability to work in a structured configuration-controlled O&M environment supporting real-time applications. Experience with Linux/Unix, GIT, and SQL. Familiarity with JIRA, BitBucket, and Confluence. This role requires an active and transferable DoD Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access and polygraph. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearance. Candidates without the required clearance cannot be considered for this position. Recruitment Agencies Disclaimer This position is posted for direct applicants only. We kindly request that external recruiters, staffing agencies, or search firms refrain from submitting candidates. Unsolicited resumes will be treated as direct applications, and no agency fees will be honored. Reference Number: X15
    $130k-145k yearly 3d ago
  • Software Engineer

    Insight Global

    Principal software engineer job in Englewood, CO

    Hybrid onsite in Englewood, CO $50-65/hr Ongoing long-term contract Required Skills & Experience Experience mentoring other developers and delivering full-stack software features Proficiency with Node.js, React, TypeScript, Python, and GraphQL Experience with relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases Experience deploying cloud-based applications Familiarity with source control and branch management Experience working with microservices Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience Nice to Have Skills & Experience 6 or more years of professional experience in software development Experience with AWS infrastructure and services AWS Developer Certification Experience with Git-based platforms (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Redis, and an ORM built over a relational database Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and Terraform Experience with experimentation, statistical testing, and data analysis Master's degree or higher in a related field Job Description A client of Insight Global is looking to add a SR Software Engineer to their team for a Hybrid position in Englewood Colorado. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Configuration Management and eXperimentation team (CMX), in the applied AI and data science program, you'll help design and develop software solutions that expand our custom experimentation and configuration management platform. You'll work in a full-stack environment using AWS, MySQL, Redis, Prisma ORM, Node.js, Python, GraphQL, Nest.js, and React. As a member of the CMX team, you'll be part of a supportive, cross-functional team that values mentorship, continuous learning, and shared success. You'll work closely with engineers, data scientists, designers, and product stakeholders to solve complex problems and deliver impactful solutions. The CMX team is responsible for enhancing and supporting custom, enterprise-level experimentation and configuration management platforms. We facilitate experimentation and configuration management through web-based UIs and supporting services that enable users to draft and deploy A/B tests, progressive deployments, and JSON configuration changes. We are committed to building a team with diverse experience where everyone can bring their full self to the team.
    $50-65 hourly 1d ago
  • Software Engineer in Test

    Evona

    Principal software engineer job in Denver, CO

    Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Active US Security Clearance required Are you the kind of engineer who loves breaking things so the system becomes stronger? If you enjoy pushing distributed systems to their limits and building automation that mirrors real world behaviors, this role will be right up your street. A fast growing space technology company is searching for an SDET to help test, validate, and stress their mission critical software. You will work on technology that powers satellite operations, command and control services, and large scale real time behaviours. You do not need to be a space expert. If you love Python, automation, and solving complex problems, you will thrive here. What you will be doing • Building and automating tests that mirror real customer use cases • Simulating hundreds to thousands of satellites running operations • Acting as a chaos tester to uncover weaknesses and improve system resilience • Troubleshooting and fixing bugs across deployed backend systems • Testing APIs, databases, event driven architectures, and containerized environments • Supporting CI and automation within modern DevOps pipelines • Working closely with frontend, backend, and product teams to ensure quality at scale What you will need • Proficiency in Python • Experience with Playwright, Cypress, or similar end to end testing frameworks • Strong understanding of containerized and serverless architectures • Skilled in API testing and distributed databases • Experience building CI or automation pipelines, ideally with GitHub Actions • A track record of solving technical problems with minimal oversight • Active US Security Clearance (Secret required, TS or TS SCI preferred) • Must meet ITAR requirements (US citizen, US national, green card holder) What you will get • Hybrid work, two days per week on site with flexibility • Comprehensive health insurance with full coverage for employees • Unlimited PTO with a requirement to take at least 15 days • Most US federal holidays observed • Quarterly wellness benefits • 4 percent 401(k) matching • Quarterly offsites in great destinations • A team that values ownership, curiosity, and continuous improvement If you are excited by the idea of testing systems at scale and helping shape the future of satellite operations, I would love to speak with you. Feel free to reach out to Ciara Holmes at EVONA for more information or to apply directly.
    $64k-85k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Software Engineer

    Acro Service Corp 4.8company rating

    Principal software engineer job in Colorado Springs, CO

    As a software developer on an Internal Research and Development (IRAD) team. You will work in a collaborative environment to understand system requirements, create and implement new capabilities and algorithms. Many of the algorithms and capabilities implemented by the team will be mathematics and physics intensive complex solutions that will be highly critical to the system performance. In addition to software development you will also be expected to support reviews of requirements and test cases that are developed for the software capability. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in STEM related field, and 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD. Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start Recent and extensive Experience Developing Software in C++ or Java Quick to learn and absorb new concepts and information Recent MATLAB and or Python Experience Must have an Interim or Active Secret Clearance Unix/Linux Operating System Experience Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment Preferred Qualifications: Highly experienced with Linux, scripting, and operations Experience with automated software requirements testing and analysis Experience with the battle management and or fire control systems Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and container orchestration. Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) using tools like Gherkin and Cucumber for automated acceptance testing Experience with Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Tools and Fuzzing Tools such as: Coverity, Fortify, AND/OR SonarQube Experience developing software in an Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment. Experience with CI/CD, containers, and pipelines. Experience with Software Change Control, Change Management, Code Quality, Static Analysis, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity, and Jenkins. Very solid background in math and physics Advanced degree in Mathematics or Physics or Computer Science.
    $81k-112k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Sr UI Software Engineer

    SBS Creatix 3.6company rating

    Principal software engineer job in Boulder, CO

    Job Title: Senior UI Software Engineer (On Site) No C2C Offers please. Candidates must be able to work in the US without a sponsor. Our client is engineering a next-generation Work Orchestration platform-one that transforms complex organizational processes into clear, intuitive, action-driven experiences. Their UI and UX are central to that mission. They develop their front end using WiseJ, enabling engineers to build rich, enterprise interfaces entirely in C# and .NET-with strongly typed code, centralized controls , and without the typical bloat of sprawling JavaScript frameworks and constantly shifting third-party libraries. Their engineering team is supported by a world-class, fully-managed Figma Design System, including design tokens, responsive variants, and component-compliant wireframes and prototypes. This gives engineers a complete, consistent UI blueprint-freeing them to focus on architecture, performance, and behavior rather than recreating UI patterns from scratch. If you want to build beautifully engineered, large-scale UI systems in an environment designed for clarity and craftsmanship, Nexee is the place. Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior UI Software Engineer to lead development of a an enterprise-grade interface. You will architect highly interactive, intelligent User Interfaces using a unified .NET and WiseJ stack, while collaborating closely with product and design to deliver a first-class user experience. Key Responsibilities • Architect and implement high-performance user interfaces using WiseJ, C#, and .NET, with a strongly typed and unified codebase. • Translate Figma design system components, wireframes, and prototypes directly into consistent, pixel-aligned engineering implementations. • Develop adaptive layouts, multi-panel interfaces, drag-and-drop tools, and other advanced interaction patterns for enterprise-scale use cases. • Maintain clean, composable, reusable UI architecture that avoids unnecessary libraries and minimizes complexity. • Collaborate with UX, product, and backend engineering to ensure seamless integration across all system layers. • Contribute to UI standards, internal tooling, code quality, and mentorship of other engineers. • Team management experience. Qualifications Required • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • 6-10+ years of UI engineering experience with complex, data-heavy, or enterprise platforms. • Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, Visual Studio, and object-oriented UI development. • Experience designing and shipping real-time, component-driven UI systems. • Deep understanding of UI architecture, state management, and interaction modeling. Preferred (Not Required) • Experience with WiseJ or other server-managed UI frameworks. • Experience working with structured Figma design systems, including tokens, variants, and engineering-aligned prototypes. • Background building reusable UI component libraries and internal platform frameworks. • Familiarity with distributed systems, real-time data and workflow automation tools. Why this job? • Competitive salary and benefits • Collaborative, high-talent, on-site engineering culture in Boulder, CO • A unified, strongly typed UI stack-no fractured front-end layers • Direct influence over a platform designed for massive scale • A culture that values clarity, simplicity, craftsmanship, and deep work How to • Competitive salary and benefits. • A flexible and dynamic work environment. • Opportunities for professional growth and development. • A culture that values work-life balance. • The chance to be part of a transformative enterprise solution.
    $87k-109k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Software Project Manager (Healthcare)

    Compri Consulting 4.0company rating

    Principal software engineer job in Aurora, CO

    Client located in Aurora, Colorado is seeking a Project Manager for a long term contract position. This person will manage software related projects specific to health insurance, health plan, and Medicaid. Required: -5+ years project management over software development and software implementation. -Health plan / health insurance experience. -Smartsheet experience. -Change management experience. -Exceptional emotional intelligence and communication skills. Desired: -Affordable Care Act / Health Insurance Exchange experience (highly desired). -PMP certification (highly desired). -LEAN Six Sigma certification. -Scrum Master certification.
    $68k-86k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Senior IC Design Lead

    Stelvio Inc.

    Principal software engineer job in Colorado Springs, CO

    IC Design Lead Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship). Drive innovation at the cutting edge of semiconductor technology! We're seeking an IC Design Lead to take complex integrated circuits from concept to production, leading a talented team and collaborating across disciplines in sensing, imaging, signal processing, and advanced systems. What You'll Do: Lead IC projects end-to-end, from planning to tape-out. Manage a local team of 4-5 engineers and coordinate with global partners. Guide architecture, integration, and system-level design decisions. Ensure high-quality results while mitigating risks and solving complex challenges. What You Bring: Master's in EE, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field. 7+ years in IC design with leadership experience. Strong CMOS IC expertise (digital, memory, MCU, mixed-domain). Proven track record with tape-outs and embedded-system products. Preferred: Experience with consumer products, Cadence tools, Matlab/Python/LabView, low-power designs. Why Join Us: Lead impactful IC programs, shape next-gen semiconductor tech, and see your designs come to life.
    $72k-118k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Senior Software Engineer

    Talent Navigation Experts

    Principal software engineer job in Greenwood Village, CO

    About the Role: This role is a Senior .NET Full Stack Developer for a client of ours in the tech solutions space. Looking for someone with 5+ full stack development. Required Skills: Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, or similar 5+ years of full stack development using .NET (C#) frameworks NoSQL experience AWS and / or Azure experience About the Company: Our client in the tech solutions space is a small but growing company based in Colorado. They have a superior software product and are continuing to grow at a rapid pace. They work hard and have an excellent culture.
    $81k-106k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Senior Back-End Software Engineer (Golang)

    Hydrogen Group

    Principal software engineer job in Denver, CO

    We currently have multiple, full-time direct hire, Senior Software Engineering roles with a customer in Denver within one of the fastest growing global industries. Please reach out for more details! Qualifications Previously worked on high throughput and low latency systems. Experience in coaching and mentoring in technical subject areas. Ability to prioritize people and conversations over process. Previously thrived in a fast-paced agile environment. An aptitude and enjoyment in learning new technologies. Commercial experience using GCP with Kubernetes. Experience Microservice development, ideally with Golang, Rust, or equivalent. Knowledge of React and Typescript. Exposure to C#, .net, MSSQL and/or WPF. Experience in a delivery focused culture. ...
    $81k-106k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Technical Lead

    Trident Consulting 3.6company rating

    Principal software engineer job in Denver, CO

    Trident Consulting is seeking a ”Angular Lead”. A global leader in business and technology services. Role: Angular Lead Duration: 6+ Months with the possibility of extension (Contract) Pay Rate: $60 - $65/hr. Job Summary: We are looking for a tech lead with 10+ years of experience to join one of the leading Comms Media account. As a leader on the team, this role will work to help the team prioritize, build, and ship the most impactful features to our customers. The ideal candidate is a technical professional who has deep understanding and hands-on experience in responsive web and app UX design and knowledge of micro-frontends and module-federation. Candidate is expected to serve as a mentor to help guide and train other engineers on the team. Should possess good communication skills and prior experience on collaborating directly with client stakeholders and offshore teams. Required Skills: Angular, Typescript, HTML, CSS, JS, Ionic, NGRX, GraphQL build runners, pre-processors (e.g. Babel, SASS/LESS, etc. Agile methodologies and web development; should possess good communication and stakeholder management skills. Nice to have: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools and technologies Experience: 10 - 15 years Roles & Responsibilities: Contribute to the technical direction, execution and final decisions for all software solutions created (including information architecture, software architecture, software design, testing, automation, analytics and instrumentation). Design, implement, monitor, enhance and troubleshoot systems in assigned areas - Develop an organization that supports outcome-based delivery, resolving technical debt, responding to production issues, improving quality, and investing in predictability. Monitors production data and user testing to make data-driven decisions. Take ownership and make technical decisions on software development projects. Estimate scope of work, develop and implement software according to proposals. Keep current with trends and technological innovations in the industry in order to contribute to the execution proof-of-concept for new approaches. About Trident Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Some of our recent awards include Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.
    $60-65 hourly 4d ago
  • Senior/Lead Software Developer (Rust)

    Maxonic Inc.

    Principal software engineer job in Denver, CO

    Job Title: Senior/Lead Software Developer (Rust) Job Type: CTH or FTE Responsibilities: We are looking for a Senior/Lead Software Engineer for our team, which focuses on creating storage solutions for the most data-intensive workloads. The role will focus on the EMF framework which handles deployment, management and monitoring platform for an HPC Filesystem. EMF is written fully in Rust. The ideal candidate will have experience designing, implementing, and shipping software using modern development tooling and practices. Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to: Software design and development for new features and maintenance of existing features. Analysis of bug reports and development of software fixes on multiple platforms. Work with the Engineering manager and a geographically distributed team to understand product requirements and features. Contribute to and validate product documentation. Assist with performance tuning of features for specific environments and use-cases. Qualifications: BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent degree/experience. 10+ years of software development experience in Linux environments with Rust, C/C++, Bash scripting, or similar. 10+ years of modern full-stack software development experience including WebAssembly, CSS and HTML preferred. Linux sysadmin experience valuable Strong team player with good communication skills and should be self-starter. Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience with JIRA, Jenkins, Gerrit, Git, and Github preferred. Prior experience working with enterprise-class or HPC storage systems and/or distributed systems a bonus About Maxonic: Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients. Interested in Applying? Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Suji Chandran (**************** / *************** for more details.
    $86k-116k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Sr CDS Engineer

    Bluewater Federal Solutions 4.1company rating

    Principal software engineer job in Colorado Springs, CO

    BlueWater Federal is looking for a Sr CDS Engineer to provide Cross Domain Solution (CDS) technical services for the SEWS program. As the Sr CDS Engineer, you will perform analysis and make recommendations for implementing updates/upgrades to the current CDSs and/or development of a new CDS. Responsibilities Ensure the SEWS CDSs are properly maintained and remain in an operational state. Provide support for CDS-related issues, ensuring the issue is resolved quickly and corrective actions are well documented. Perform analysis of CDS impacts when modifications or new solutions are encountered. Provide recommendations for the best course of action to address CDS-related modifications. Perform necessary rule and configuration changes to implement updates/upgrades to the SEWS CDSs. Perform engineering-level testing on CDS updates/modifications and document results. Maintain the secure status of the CDSs by testing and implementing security/vulnerability updates when available. Support health check events when CDS evaluations are required. Perform required backup and restore functions on the CDSs. Prepare the CDS for exercises and test events and return to operational status after the event. Provide CDS-related training as requested. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field. Must have a Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility. Minimum of Security+ certification, CISSP preferred. 5+ years of experience with CDS (Radiant Mercury) development, installation, and troubleshooting. In-depth knowledge of SELinux, networking, scripting, and regular expressions. Knowledge of IT security principles and methods. BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. We offer a competitive health and wellness benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our competitive compensation package includes generous 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, and life insurance options, and time off with pay. Salary range: 130-150K
    $89k-117k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Graduate Software Engineer

    Acceler8 Talent

    Principal software engineer job in Denver, CO

    Denver • Full-time • Early-career 🚀 Kick-start your engineering career by building real, production AI systems. We're a fast-growing, venture-backed company transforming global transportation through intelligent, AI-powered infrastructure. As a Graduate Software Engineer, you'll ship code used in live operational environments - not side projects or internal tools. This is an opportunity to learn fast, take ownership early, and work on complex systems alongside experienced engineers. What You'll Do Build full-stack features with TypeScript (React/Next.js) and Python (FastAPI/Django) Develop scalable backend services and APIs powering AI-driven decision tools Deploy and integrate machine learning models into real-world workflows Optimise systems for performance, reliability, and efficiency Ship quickly in a collaborative, high-accountability engineering environment What We're Looking For Final-year or recent Computer Science graduates from top universities Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems Hands-on coding experience from internships, projects, or research Evidence of excellence: open-source, hackathons, impactful university work Curious, ambitious engineers who love solving hard problems Able to work onsite in Denver at least 3 days/week Why Join Us Build production AI infrastructure from day one High ownership and meaningful, user-facing impact Mentorship from senior engineers + clear growth pathways Work on systems shaping the future of global logistics and mobility
    $62k-84k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Software Engineer

    Understanding Recruitment

    Principal software engineer job in Denver, CO

    🚀 Graduate Software Engineer - Intelligent Transport 📍 Denver, CO | Hybrid (3 days onsite) Join a fast-growing AI-driven logistics startup transforming global transport. With backing from top-tier investors, we're building systems that make moving goods smarter, faster, and safer. Kick-start your career by building technology that ships and makes a real-world impact. 🌟 What You'll Do Build end-to-end product features with TypeScript (React/Next.js) and Python (FastAPI/Django) Integrate real-time AI models into production systems Create smooth, high-performance user experiences and scalable APIs Collaborate with senior engineers and ship production code from day one 💡 What You'll Gain Hands-on experience deploying AI in real-world applications Mentorship from a senior Denver-based engineering team Fast-moving startup environment where your ideas matter Real ownership - see the impact of your work immediately 👀 What We're Looking For Degree in Computer Science or related field (2024/2025 grads welcome) Strong programming skills in Python and/or TypeScript Curiosity, initiative, and a problem-solving mindset Ability to work onsite in Denver at least 3 days per week Build the systems that move the world. Apply now and make your mark from day one.
    $62k-84k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Senior Endpoint Cybersecurity Engineer

    Inceed 4.1company rating

    Principal software engineer job in Castle Rock, CO

    Compensation: $110-130k Senior Endpoint Cybersecurity Engineer Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Senior Endpoint Cybersecurity Engineer to join their team! This role plays a critical part in protecting endpoints and overall security posture. It's a mix of hands-on security operations, endpoint engineering, and strategic cybersecurity work. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team, drive security improvements, and work with modern tools in a forward-thinking environment. Responsibilities: Operating, tuning, and maintaining endpoint security tools. Investigate and resolve security incidents. Manage and secure endpoint management platforms (SCCM/MECM & Intune). Handle daily operational tasks: patching, vulnerability remediation, log review, and health monitoring of all security solutions. Conduct and participate in vulnerability assessments, audits, and penetration testing activities. Deploy, integrate, and configure new security tools and enhancements. Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership on security posture and trends. Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, IT risk, IT compliance, or similar environment. Hands-on experience with SCCM/MECM and Microsoft Defender. Experience with KnowBe4 security awareness training. At least one cybersecurity certification (Security+ preferred). Nice to Have Skills & Experience: Intune experience. Managed SIEM service experience. Experience with Proofpoint and Patch My PC. Exposure to or experience with a Managed SOC. NIST certifications or framework experience. Perks & Benefits: Comprehensive employee benefits package with several choices for greater flexibility. If you are interested in learning more about the Senior Endpoint Cybersecurity Engineer opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. Our client unable to provide sponsorship at this time. We are Inceed, a staffing direct placement firm who believes in the possibility of something better. Our mission is simple” We're here to help every person, whether client, candidate, or employee, find and secure what's better for them. Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
    $110k-130k yearly 2d ago
  • AWS DevOps Engineer

    Dataexl Information LLC

    Principal software engineer job in Denver, CO

    No C2C, No1099 Only W2 Looking for only local candidates who are comfortable with a face-to-face interview. Job Title: AWS DevOps Engineer (Only W2) Contract/contract to hire and Contract Length: 18 months Need to be onsite 5x a week - MANDATORY Top 3 requirements: Senior Level Experience (7-10 years) - building and deploying multiple applications on AWS Terraform Scripting Kubernetes and Helm Charts AWS Bedrock - experience building out AWS environments Coding experience - Python, Java or .Net Nice To Haves: Built CICD pipelines (UAT to Prod) Splunk or SOAR experience Cloud Security Engineer We are seeking a Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in AWS services and AWS Bedrock to join our team. This role will focus on deploying, configuring, and maintaining a vendor SaaS application within a secure and scalable cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, and packaging/deployment using Helm charts. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure primarily on AWS Configure and maintain AWS Bedrock services for generative AI integrations Implement and manage Terraform scripts for infrastructure automation Utilize Helm charts for Kubernetes-based deployments Collaborate with vendor teams to ensure smooth SaaS application deployment and integration Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cloud resources Ensure compliance with security best practices and organizational standards Document architecture, processes, and operational procedures Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering with a focus on AWS Hands-on experience with AWS Bedrock and related AI/ML services Proficiency in Terraform for IaC and automation Experience with Helm charts and Kubernetes deployments Strong understanding of networking, security, and scalability in cloud environments Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Preferred Qualifications AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) Experience with SaaS application deployment and vendor integrations Knowledge of observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes
    $80k-108k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Senior Java Software Engineer

    Amtex Systems Inc. 4.0company rating

    Principal software engineer job in Denver, CO

    Java Developer with Surescript We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with strong expertise in Microservices and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of cloud modernization practices and some exposure to mobile development (iOS or Android). Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture. Contribute to cloud modernization initiatives, including migration and optimization of existing platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. Work closely with mobile development teams to ensure seamless integration across platforms. Required Skills: Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices. Good understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, or GCP). Knowledge or experience in iOS or Android application development. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, RESTful APIs, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Java 21 with minimum 7 years' experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in cloud migration or modernization projects. Exposure to DevOps tools and practices. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
    $67k-87k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Senior Application Architect

    The Ash Group

    Principal software engineer job in Denver, CO

    *** W2 Contract Only - No C2C - No 3rd Parties *** The Ash Group is hiring a Senior Application Architect for our client (a specialized financial services subsidiary providing dedicated new home construction financing). This is a Direct Hire role with compensation starting at $160,000 annually, based in Denver, CO (Hybrid setting). This role provides technical leadership in the development and design of robust, scalable applications within the Microsoft Azure environment, with a primary focus on replacing and modernizing existing applications for the client's title services. Role Details Compensation: Annual base salary starting at $160,000. (Eligible for annual bonus based on performance objectives). Benefits: Comprehensive package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Eligibility for 401(k) Plan, Company-paid disability/basic life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and generous PTO (up to 17 days/year for less than 10 years of service). Type: Direct Hire. Location: Hybrid in Denver, CO. (Expect 1-2 days in-office). What You'll Be Doing Lead the design and implementation of application-specific architecture, ensuring robust, scalable, and efficient solutions that align with enterprise standards. Serve as a full-stack C# developer, writing clean, testable code and contributing to the successful delivery of software toward sprint goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other architects to refine requirements, optimize development processes, and align technical solutions with business goals. Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and proactively identify/resolve issues to maintain system stability and performance. Mentor junior technical resources through code reviews, pair programming, and continuous coaching regarding technical skills and behaviors. What We're Looking For 8-10 years of software development experience and technical leadership, with a minimum of 2+ years developing technical road maps. Expertise as a full-stack C# developer using the Microsoft technology stack (.Net Core, Web API, Web Services). Strong relational database skills, including writing complex SQL, creating stored procedures, and analyzing query plans. Proven experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, including managing and presenting technical solutions. Deep knowledge of Cloud development on the Microsoft Azure platform. Strong technical background in various technologies: Vue.js, MS SQL Server, ASP.Net, MVC, and Web Services/SOA. Apply today to join a dynamic team supporting critical infrastructure projects. #ApplicationArchitect #C#Developer #AzureCloud #DirectHire #DenverJobs #FinTech
    $160k yearly 4d ago
  • Graduate Software Engineer

    Understanding Recruitment

    Principal software engineer job in Denver, CO

    Denver • Full-time • Early-career 🚀 Kick-start your engineering career by building real, production AI systems. We're a fast-growing, venture-backed company transforming global transportation through intelligent, AI-powered infrastructure. As a Graduate Software Engineer, you'll ship code used in live operational environments - not side projects or internal tools. This is an opportunity to learn fast, take ownership early, and work on complex systems alongside experienced engineers. What You'll Do Build full-stack features with TypeScript (React/Next.js) and Python (FastAPI/Django) Develop scalable backend services and APIs powering AI-driven decision tools Deploy and integrate machine learning models into real-world workflows Optimise systems for performance, reliability, and efficiency Ship quickly in a collaborative, high-accountability engineering environment What We're Looking For Final-year or recent Computer Science graduates from top universities Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems Hands-on coding experience from internships, projects, or research Evidence of excellence: open-source, hackathons, impactful university work Curious, ambitious engineers who love solving hard problems Able to work onsite in Denver at least 3 days/week Why Join Us Build production AI infrastructure from day one High ownership and meaningful, user-facing impact Mentorship from senior engineers + clear growth pathways Work on systems shaping the future of global logistics and mobility
    $62k-84k yearly est. 5d ago

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