Forward Deployed Engineer - Clearance Required
On-siteColorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Collaborate with Soldiers to translate operational needs into technical solutions within the SHEPRD application, implementing rapid updates and fixes based on user feedback. Test, deploy, and maintain new functionality while providing hands-on troubleshooting support to operational users on-site and remotely. Conduct training sessions to empower users and participate in agile ceremonies like sprint planning to ensure alignment with mission objectives. Prepare documentation and demonstrations for stakeholders to showcase progress. This role supports the 4th Infantry Division with occasional CONUS travel to other mission sites. Requires active Secret clearance and experience with modern web applications, containerized environments, and RESTful APIs.
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret clearance
- Experience building modern web applications using JavaScript or TypeScript
- Experience developing backend services using a server-side framework (e.g., Node.js or equivalent)
- Experience working with relational databases, including schema design and query optimization
- Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs to support frontend applications and external data sources
- Experience deploying applications in containerized environments (e.g., Docker)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows supporting iterative software delivery
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate user needs into technical solutions
- Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with end users and stakeholders
- Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance
- Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working directly with military personnel and/or federal agencies in operational environments
- Familiarity with Army software development processes, operational workflows, and mission systems
- Full-stack development experience using React for frontend development and js / Express for backend services
- Experience deploying service-based or microservices architectures in containerized environments (Kubernetes or EKS preferred)
- Experience with cloud or government-hosted environments; AWS GovCloud or Azure Government preferred
- Understanding of Agile development practices (Scrum or Kanban) and participation in sprint ceremonies
- Experience improving operational decision-making systems based on user feedback, prioritization logic, or performance needs
- Security certifications such as Security+ or willingness to obtain within six months of hire
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