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Software Engineer II

Trace3 · Colorado Springs, Colorado · Posted Jun 23, 2026

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Who is Trace3 ?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology?

Come Join Us!

Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

**This position is fully on-site in Colorado Springs at Peterson SFB - ACTIVE Secret Clearance minimum REQUIRED

JOB SUMMARY:

The Software Engineer II will design, develop and maintain mission-critical software in support of missile warning systems. Develops and maintains complex engineering computer programs, and performs coding, testing, installing, and maintaining of engineering computer programs having features including multiplicity of function, critical constraints, and elaborate input/output. This position is 100% on-site and requires hands-on collaboration with cross-functional teams in a secure environment.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Develop, create, modify, operate, integrate, test and maintain software systems or platforms

Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability

Containerize existing codebases using Docker and other container technologies

Analyze user needs and develop software solutions

Ensure security of software and systems

Work with Agile teams in high-level design, development, implementation, integration and verification of software components

Attend and Participate in Periodic Large Scale Agile Planning events, as well as standard Agile meetings (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives)

Develop computer program documentation and operational procedures

Provide diagnostic support to correct processing anomalies in complex computer programs

Assist in the preparation of specifications and other activities that require knowledge of programming principles and techniques

Interpret requirements and performs analysis to ensure that objectives are met

Support other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

4+ years of relevant experience in software engineering

Strong experience Java skills REQUIRED

C++ preferred

Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit, Google Test, or similar

Experience containerizing applications using Docker required (Kubernetes experience a plus)

Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Atlassian Bamboo, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions

This role is 100% on-site and requires daily presence at the designated facility

Wide breadth of expertise in development languages, tools and environments in the design and development of software-centric solutions

Producing design documentation and as-built documentation with little or no assistance

Other duties as assigned

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Minimum Active Secret Security Clearance required – Top Secret is preferred

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree Required

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

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