Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Location: Aurora, CO, Fairfax, VA, Sarasota, FL

Location Type: Onsite

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Poly

Company Summary

Rampant Technologies is an independently owned defense contractor delivering specialized support to the most sensitive national security missions across the Department of War and the Intelligence Community. Guided by our philosophy of Securing, Enabling, and Executing our customers' critical missions, we bring together elite, cleared teams to solve the hardest technical challenges in intelligence analysis, signals processing, full-spectrum cyber operations, AI/ML and analytics, software engineering, and enterprise IT. We hire mission and technical specialists, prioritizing people over processes and quality over quantity, so that every engagement advances the mission and shapes the future of national security.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable applications that advance our mission requirements. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional products and design teams to write clean, efficient code in modern languages, participate in code reviews, and troubleshoot complex technical challenges. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in computer science principles, hands-on experience with full-stack development or cloud infrastructure, and a passion for delivering high-performance software solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software applications using modern development practices and frameworks

Create and manage containerization workflows implementing DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipelines

Plan and execute deployments to Kubernetes clusters, ensuring system stability, scalability, and reliability

Clearly communicate software requirements to relevant stakeholders daily while supporting a dynamic and ever evolving mission environment

Required Skills

An understanding of object-oriented software development using a language such as C++, Java, C#, or Python. Knowledge of GoLang or Rust is also preferred

Experience with software design patterns and a knowledge of which patterns to apply given different scenarios

A working knowledge of both relational and non-relational databases to include PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis

Well-versed in using multiple operating systems to perform development, including Windows, Linux, and Mac

Practical experience using container-based technologies including Docker and Kubernetes

Web development experience to include the usage of popular JavaScript / TypeScript frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue

An in-depth knowledge of RESTful web services to include HTTP operations such as GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE

Excellent oral communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of a contract or project team

Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and actionable documentation, including recommendations, technical assessments, and integration plans

Desired Skills

Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, etc.

An understanding of popular internet protocols such as TCP, UDP, and HTTP

Familiarity with symmetric and asymmetric cryptography as well as key/certificate generation tools such as OpenSSL

A working knowledge of popular publish and subscribe message queues such as Kafka, NATS, or RabbitMQ

Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, or related build frameworks

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and software debugging skills

Excellent technical writing skills for creating and maintaining comprehensive software documentation

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline is required, with two (2) to ten (10) years of relevant experience

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field may be counted as two (2) years of professional experience

Certifications & Credentials

Active TS/SCI w/ Poly required

*All duties and responsibilities are not captured in this job description. To find out more, please reach out to the recruiter for this role.

Total Compensation

The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $250,000, depending on education and experience.

The salary range listed is a general guideline for this position. Final compensation will be based on factors such as role scope, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, customer needs, contract requirements, and business considerations. Depending on the role and contract, employees may be eligible for additional compensation, including overtime, shift differentials, incentive pay, or discretionary bonuses.

For multi-location roles, the posted salary range may reflect a national or role-based range and may vary by location and contract requirements.

We are an employee-centric company that knows our mission success depends on our people feeling valued and supported. To back that up, Rampant offers a competitive, total compensation package designed for your total well-being which includes 100% employer-paid medical*, dental, and vision premiums, company HSA contributions**, a generous non-contributory 401(k) plan, flexible paid time off (PTO), yearly professional development stipend, and more.

*For certain HDHP medical plans; enhanced plans will be subject to employee cost sharing.

**If enrolled in an HSA eligible plan.

Corporate Commitment

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our organization is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, discipline, and termination.

We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law, unless doing so imposes an undue hardship on the organization.

We conduct comprehensive pre-employment background checks on all finalists as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe, secure, and compliant workplace. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these background screens, which may include verification of your employment history, educational credentials, professional references, criminal history, and relevant licensing. All checks are performed in strict accordance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Rampant, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Rampant or customer facili