Advisory Back-End Developer

At FTI, we are united by one common mission; supporting those that protect our nation so they can make thebest-informeddecisions 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 Back-End Developer to join our team and help build scalable, high-quality applications. The ideal candidate is comfortable working 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 back end web applications, APIs, and backend services.
• 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 ~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, or similar).
• Experience with relational databases, such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Familiarity with AWS and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands-on experience building and operating CI/CD pipelines with GitLab (CLI and Runners).
• 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.
• Experience using Jira to support agile software development, sprint planning, backlog management, and defect tracking.
• Familiarity with Linux command-line tools, scripting, and system troubleshooting within Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with front-end technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks like such as React or Angular.
• 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.

For this role, the compensation range for candidates in Colorado is $123k - 200k*.

*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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