LMI is seeking a skilled mid-level backend software developer to support our Wargaming application effort supporting a defense client in Colorado Springs, CO.

LMI: Innovation at the Pace of Need™ 
At LMI, we’re reimagining the path from insight to outcome at the new speed of possible. Combining a legacy of over 60 years of federal expertise with our innovation ecosystem, we minimize time to value and accelerate mission success. We energize the brightest minds with emerging technologies to inspire creative solutioning and push the boundaries of capability. LMI advances the pace of progress, enabling our customers to thrive while adapting to evolving mission needs.   

In this role you will work directly with the architect, software developers, engineers, and data analysts to expand an existing framework of the enterprise version of our core modeling and simulation (M&S) software. Extensive experience with Python and Java is a must, with firm knowledge of Gitlab CI/CD processes. You will also work with node.js and TypeScript when interacting with the front-end developers. This is a chance to use your skills to build and rapidly scale a micro-service-based architecture on a cloud system. The software will support collaborative simulations and analysis for the warfighter and potentially many other areas of the U.S. Government. The successful candidate must enjoy working in a highly innovative fast-paced environment, where you not only answer difficult questions, but you also help formulate the questions.

Further you will:

• Perform software development for the backend of a customer facing system
• Engage in project discussions to identify and define requirements
• Integrate application components together
• Create unit and integration tests on software written
• Collaborate with Jr level developers and other members of the development team
• Perform code reviews on completed software
• Attend and perform demonstrations of completed work for the customer

Required:

• 3-8 years' experience and a STEM BS degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrate experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, and Python (Java)
• Experience with MongoDB (and PostgreSQL)
• Experience with creating APIs
• Experience with Docker
• Experience with Git
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

Desired: 

• Experience with modeling and simulation applications 
• Experience with Agile development practices
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Experience with AWS
• Experience with GitLab Ci/CD pipelines
• Space domain experience
• Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI

Target salary range: $82,000 - $171,000. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.