Full Stack Developer

About this role

Dark Wolf seeks a Full Stack Developer to build defensive cyber solutions for the US Space Force, focusing on monitoring and protecting space-based systems from cyber threats. This hybrid Colorado Springs role demands a senior engineer with 8+ years of government contracting experience and expertise across cloud, DevOps, and cybersecurity tools.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain software tools for cyber monitoring, analysis, visualization, and reporting on space ground systems
• Evaluate software architectures and implement improvements for robust, field-ready solutions
• Build specialized tools to assess vulnerabilities and protect Space Force networks from intrusion and data corruption
• Deliver high-quality, technically accurate products to government clients
• Provide technical mentorship and strategic guidance to program staff

What they're looking for

• Full stack development (C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Angular)
• AWS cloud services and CLI/Boto
• DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, GitLab)
• Cybersecurity monitoring (Suricata, Zeek, Kibana, Elastic Stack)
• Data processing (Apache Spark, Kafka, Neo4J, PostgreSQL)
• Linux and network engineering
• SAFe Agile and project management
• Defensive cyber military operations

Benefits

• Salary: $155,000–$180,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Hybrid work arrangement at Peterson Air Force Base
• Work on mission-critical Space Force cyber defense projects
• Opportunity for mentorship and technical leadership
• Direct full-time W2 employment