Software Engineer

Core4ce Careers supports mission-critical government programs with a team that values engineering rigor and practical innovation. In this onsite role at Wpafb, OH, you will help design, develop, and deliver complex software solutions while partnering closely with government stakeholders. If you enjoy backend and full-stack work, cloud-native development, and mentoring other engineers, this position offers room to grow as responsibilities expand with business needs.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable software applications and backend services.
• Build and support microservices, REST APIs, event-driven systems, and containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex issues across applications, integrations, containers, and distributed systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code aligned with established engineering standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and automated testing, including unit, integration, regression, and smoke testing.
• Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, cybersecurity personnel, program leadership, and government stakeholders to deliver mission-focused technical solutions.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to junior and mid-level software engineers.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, engineering artifacts, deployment documentation, reports, and other program deliverables.
• Support Agile development processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Independently investigate technical problems, identify root causes, evaluate solutions, and implement corrective actions.
• Help ensure solutions meet applicable security, performance, reliability, and mission requirements.
• Maintain flexibility as responsibilities evolve to support business needs and individual growth.

Required qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance preferred. Candidates able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance will be considered.
• 3+ years of software engineering with a strong background in backend or full-stack development.
• Strong proficiency with Python, including the ability to independently develop, debug, and maintain Python applications, scripts, and development tooling.
• Strong working knowledge of Git and distributed version control concepts.
• Practical experience building, running, debugging, and troubleshooting applications using containerized development tools.
• Demonstrated experience leading software development efforts and providing technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• College degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience developing in WSL, Linux, or comparable Unix-based development environments.
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native applications.
• Experience implementing and supporting event-driven architectures.
• Strong understanding of secure software development practices and cybersecurity principles.
• Practical experience working in Agile environments utilizing the Scrum framework.
• Scrum-related developer certifications and demonstrated Agile development experience.
• CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) experience/certification.
• CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer) experience/certification.
• Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Kubernetes and related technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

Tools and technologies

• Python, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs
• Microservices, event-driven systems
• WSL, Linux
• Scrum
• Kubernetes certifications: CKA, CKAD

Benefits and team culture

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce.
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development.
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses.
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules.
• The Forge: every employee can propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.