Mid-Sr Software Engineer
20 days ago
Colorado Springs
Job DescriptionOmitron, Inc. is seeking a Mid-to-Senior Software Engineer to serve as the Technical Lead for Cross Domain Solution (CDS) data schema development supporting the MASCCOT program in our Colorado Springs, CO office. This role provides architectural leadership for schema-driven data transformation enabling secure cross-domain transfer across operational networks. The selected candidate will own the design, validation, and lifecycle management of DFDL schemas supporting 14 mission-critical message sets used within the CROWN/SPARTAN environment. This is a hands-on engineering role with defined technical leadership responsibility over a small CDS-focused development team. Responsibilities: CDS Data Schema Architecture & Implementation • Own the technical architecture and lifecycle of schema-driven data transformation supporting CDS integration., • Design, implement, and validate DFDL schemas for 14 operational message formats., • Establish schema design standards, naming conventions, repository structure, and version control strategy., • Translate Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and message specifications into enforceable, testable schema implementations., • Define and implement automated conformance, regression, and integration testing workflows., • Ensure schema implementations meet operational, performance, and compliance requirements., • Provide hands-on development support while mentoring engineers contributing to the CDS workstream., • Coordinate with cybersecurity and RMF stakeholders to support accreditation, testing, and deployment readiness., • US Citizenship required, • Security Clearance: None required, but candidates must be eligible to obtain a US Government security clearance., • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field, • Experience: 6+ years of professional software engineering experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)., • Demonstrated experience leading a technical workstream or mentoring a small engineering team., • Strong experience working with structured or schema-driven data formats (e.g., XML, JSON, fixed-width, delimited, or binary encodings)., • Experience implementing data validation, parsing, or serialization frameworks., • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, or similar)., • Experience using Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines., • Experience designing and maintaining automated test suites (unit, integration, regression)., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Experience supporting Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) or secure data transport systems., • Experience working with DFDL or other schema-driven transformation technologies., • Familiarity with accreditation processes and RMF-related engineering support., • Experience translating formal specifications or ICDs into production-quality software implementations., • Experience working in defense, aerospace, or space operations software environments., • Familiarity with GitLab and Atlassian toolsets (JIRA, Confluence)., • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • HSA or FSA accounts, • Company-paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance, • Paid Federal Holidays, • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, • Parental Leave, • 401k with company match, • Supplemental insurance options (e.g., AFLAC), • Professional Development Reimbursement Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a full benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer. At Omitron, we believe that a workplace that fosters innovation and collaboration will be a successful one. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Per Title VII, our hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and experience, in accordance with our commitment to equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination policies. We welcome all individuals who share our passion for excellence and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We also support a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our workplace initiatives are open to all and designed to create a culture of belonging for everyone. E-Verify Participation. Powered by JazzHR UybDc0QmYC