Space Force software engineer, Python/C++

- Bachelors degree in Software Engineering or a related field in Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics - 5+ years of relevant professional experience, or a Masters degree with 3 years of experience - Proficient in Python and Java - Strong grasp of API design, testing, development, and management - Familiarity with Scaled Agile methodology and practices - Knowledge of DevOps principles including CI/CD pipelines, automation, configuration management, and infrastructure as code - Experience with AWS; AWS Solutions Architect certification is preferred, Azure experience is a plus - Understanding of containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes - Awareness of security best practices, risk management, compliance, and incident response - Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with development, operations, and security teams - Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities - Ability to create documentation and share knowledge efficiently - Experience with prompt engineering and AI tools to streamline workflows - Familiarity with tools like GitLab, Nexus Managed Artifacts, Ansible, Terragrunt, and ArgoCD - Knowledge of AWS components like EKS, EC2, Lambda, S3, and IAM - Proficiency in using SIEM, monitoring, and logging tools like Splunk and ELK Stack - Experience with version control systems like Git, coupled with project management tools like Jira and Confluence