Full Stack Cloud Native Developer.

SAIC is seeking a Senior Full Stack Cloud Native Developer in Colorado Springs, CO to support the development of mission-critical military/intel/air force solutions that address complex operational and technical challenges. As an integral member of our team, you will apply your technical expertise, innovative thinking, and problem-solving skills to deliver advanced solutions supporting national security initiatives. You will join an organization at the forefront of technology, one that is driven by innovation and committed to protecting the critical systems that keep our nation safe.

This role will engage in every phase of the solutions lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and integration. This position offers the chance to use advanced tools, apply IT and cloud best practices, and collaborate with experienced professionals to solve real-world challenges and advance your skills while making a meaningful impact. 

The successful candidate will design, build, deploy, and sustain cloud-native applications as part of a rapid prototyping team while working closely with software engineers, data engineers, DevSecOps engineers, and systems engineers to rapidly develop and transition prototype capabilities into operational use.  The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex integration problems, delivering working software in short iterations, and operating across the full technology stack.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement modern cloud-native applications, including responsive web front ends (React, Angular, Vue) and scalable backends (Java, C#, Go, Python).

• Build, deploy, and manage microservices using Kubernetes, REST/GraphQL APIs, Kafka, and messaging frameworks.

• Create event-driven applications and integrate with data pipelines, analytics, and ingestion services in collaboration with data engineers.

• Work with cyber engineers on tasks like authentication and security (e.g., Trivy scans).

• Develop automated CI/CD pipelines in partnership with DevSecOps teams.

• Participate in architecture decisions, technical design reviews, mission requirements analysis, and Agile Scrum development.

• Troubleshoot, optimize application performance, mentor junior developers, and conduct code reviews.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.