Hybrid Software Development Manager

at FTI - Frontier Technology Inc.

• Job title: Software Development Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Angular, Cloud, Distributed Systems, Docker, Java, Jenkins, Kafka, Kubernetes, NoSQL, Python, Redis, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Colorado Springs, United States

About the role

• Manager of Software Development at FTI overseeing full lifecycle software development. Leading a team with a strong focus on technology solutions for defense and government sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of software engineers across the full lifecycle of software development, from planning through deployment.
• Contribute directly to software design, development, testing, and implementation activities.
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices including coding standards, version control, code reviews, and documentation.
• Support the adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and development methodologies that strengthen the team’s technical capabilities.
• Work closely with product management, design, operations, and other internal teams to identify and prioritize features and enhancements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to maintain stability, performance, and reliability across applications.
• Present project progress, roadblocks, and solutions to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Identify and integrate tools and technologies that improve team efficiency and customer delivery.
• Partner with internal customers and operations to strengthen transparency, collaboration, and customer intimacy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Five-plus years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Two-plus years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or TypeScript/Angular.
• Experience building containerized, cloud-native services using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with distributed systems or message bus technologies (Kafka, Redis, or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with relational or NoSQL databases and modeling complex data relationships.
• Experience deploying or supporting applications in secure or disconnected environments (IL4 through IL6 or comparable edge conditions).
• Fluency with modern data serialization formats such as JSON, Protobuf, GeoJSON, or KML.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to design and implement robust software solutions.
• Strong communication skills and comfort presenting to customers.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and with external partners.
• Knowledge of FAR and related federal policies.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active Secret Clearance.

Benefits

• FTI provides mission-tailored, technology-enabled services
• Values promoting Core Values (Ethics, Morals, Integrity, Honesty, Sincerity), Commitment, Compassion, and Charity.