At FTI, we are united by one common mission; supporting those that protect our nation so they can make the best-informed decisions during critical moments when seconds count. We want you to bring your passion and expertise to contribute to that essential mission.  We strive to incorporate our values to create a culture of collaboration and trust, where you can share your ideas and innovate.  If you are inspired by making a positive impact through developing data driven solutions, FTI would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about you.    

We are seeking a talented Full Stack Developer to join our team and help build scalable, high-quality applications. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the entire technology stack—from frontend interfaces to backend services and databases—and has a strong understanding of modern development practices, automation, and cloud native architecture. This role will also contribute to infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment processes using tools such as Ansible and Terraform.  

This role requires full-time, on-site presence, Monday through Friday, at our customer location with the U.S. Space Force in Colorado Springs, CO. 

• Design, build, and maintain end- to- end web applications, APIs, and backend services. 
• Develop responsive, user-friendly front-end interfaces using modern frameworks. 
• Build, optimize, and scale server-side logic, data models, and database integrations. 
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds, testing, and deployments. 
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to define and deliver technical solutions. 
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and the development of engineering best practices. 
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code and contribute to automated testing frameworks. 
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across the full application stack and support infrastructure.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, DevSecOps trends, and automation practices to  recommend continuous improvements. 

Required:

• U.S. citizenship required, with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense TS/SCI clearance; Non U.S. citizens cannot be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 18+ years of software development experience (fullstack or backend), ~OR~ a Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Availability to work on-site five days per week in Colorado Springs, CO. 
• Strong proficiency with server-side languages and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, .NET, or similar). 
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB. 
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). 
• Hands-on experience building and operating CI/CD pipelines with tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab (CLI and Runners), or Azure DevOps. 
• Understanding of automation and infrastructure-as-code concepts. 
• Experience using Ansible for configuration management and system provisioning. 
•  Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active U.S. Department of Defense TS/SCI clearance. 
• Proficiency with front-end technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks like such as React, Angular, or Vue. 
• Experience with microservices or event-driven architectures. 
• Knowledge of API design principles and best practices (REST). 
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks for both frontend and backend systems. 
• Understanding of security best practices, secure coding, secrets management, SBOMs generation, and DevSecOps metrics (DORA). 
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools. 
• Background in agile methodologies and DevSecOps workflows. 
• Familiarity with GitLab Runners, Sonatype IQ, or ACAS/Nessus. 

For this role, the compensation range for candidates in Colorado is $123k - 180k*.

*Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. FTI has a location-based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.

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