Full-Stack Software Engineer + DBA/DevOps (AVT/ROEMS)\| Peterson SFB, CO — Secret Required
Company: Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi)
Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Primarily Off-site / Contractor Facility; periodic on-site support at Peterson SFB as needed)
Anticipated Start Date: 20 June 2026
Clearance: Active Secret (required)
EMPLOYMENT NOTE
Full-time positions contingent upon contract award. STi is actively interviewing Secret-cleared candidates for rapid onboarding.
Period of Performance: 20 June 2026 – 19 June 2031
ABOUT STi
Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi) supports national security missions across Engineering • MRO • Logistics • IT \& Cybersecurity • Program Control. STi is a minority-owned Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) focused on delivering effective, flexible, and innovative solutions that help customers meet mission objectives.
POSITION OVERVIEW
STi is seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer who can also cover PostgreSQL DBA responsibilities and DevOps / build-release support for the Analytical Visualization Toolkit (AVT) and Radar Obstruction Evaluation Model/Simulator (ROEMS) tool suite supporting NORAD \& USNORTHCOM J8/J84 mission analysis.
This is a hands-on delivery role: you’ll build enhancements, fix defects, improve performance, keep data repositories healthy, and ensure builds/releases are stable and repeatable in controlled environments. AVT/ROEMS integrates with a unique Modeling \& Simulation ecosystem (e.g., STK, and, as applicable, interfaces to AFSIM, MATLAB, ArcGIS, imagery/terrain products, and other Government tools).
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Full-stack development \& sustainment
Implement enhancements, bug fixes, and maintenance updates to AVT/ROEMS applications.
Work across UI, backend services, and data layers (end-to-end ownership where needed).
Improve performance and reliability (profiling, optimization, regression prevention).
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and backlog planning.
Database engineering (PostgreSQL)
Maintain and optimize PostgreSQL databases supporting AVT/ROEMS, including:
Schema evolution and migrations
Query tuning, indexing strategies, and performance troubleshooting
Data integrity checks and backup/restore procedures (as applicable)
Support data ingestion/extraction pipelines and analysis data requirements.
Build lightweight tooling for DB health monitoring and developer workflows.
DevOps / Build / Release
Maintain CI/CD pipelines (build, test, package, deploy/release) and Git-based workflows.
Automate repeatable processes (linting, testing, packaging, environment provisioning).
Enforce configuration and versioning discipline for controlled environments.
Troubleshoot build/deploy issues quickly and systematically to minimize mission disruption.
Quality \& documentation
Build and maintain automated test coverage (unit/integration/regression).
Document runbooks, build/release instructions, and developer onboarding guides.
Maintain strong configuration management practices to ensure reproducibility.
Optional scope (if exercised by the Government)
Support AFSIM interface integration or tooling support (as applicable).
Provide limited ATDN admin/technical support within scoped limits (as required).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
U.S. Citizenship required. Active DoD Secret clearance required at start (no exceptions).
5+ years software development experience with full-stack responsibilities
Strong proficiency with at least one backend language: Python, C#, Java, or C++ (and ability to work across multiple layers)
Strong PostgreSQL experience, including schema design/migrations, indexing, performance tuning, and SQL optimization
Practical DevOps experience: CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, build/release automation, dependency management, and environment consistency
Experience supporting software releases in controlled customer environments with minimal disruption
Experience working on restricted networks (NIPR/SIPR-like environments) or similarly constrained environments
Experience modernizing legacy codebases and paying down technical debt incrementally
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting defense analytics, Modeling \& Simulation tooling, or data pipelines
Familiarity with STK-based toolchains, GIS workflows, or analysis visualization platforms
Containerization experience (Docker/Podman) and/or infrastructure automation (Ansible/Terraform)
Experience with automated testing strategies that protect mission-critical workflows during refactors/releases
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Primary location: Contractor facility (off-site) in the Colorado Springs area
Core support hours generally align to Government duty hours; rare after-hours support may occur during releases
Keywords: full-stack developer, DevOps, CI/CD, PostgreSQL, DBA, SQL, migrations, performance tuning, build/release, Git, Docker, Podman, Ansible, Terraform, STK, AVT, ROEMS, modeling \& simulation, AFSIM, MATLAB, ArcGIS, defense tech, cleared jobs
EEO: STi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $155,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Experience:
DoD full-stack software development: 5 years (Required)
At least 2 of the following: Python, C#, Java, or C++: 5 years (Required)
Legacy codebase modernization: 5 years (Required)
Security clearance:
Secret (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Peterson AFB, CO 80914 (Required)
Work Location: In person