Manager of Software Development
Frontier Technology Inc.Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Posted December 19, 2023
Full Time
About the Company
Frontier Technology Inc. (FTI Defense) specializes in delivering advanced defense and intelligence solutions through cutting-edge technology and deep data expertise. Our core services include defensive cyber, space domain awareness, artificial intelligence, and data analytics, among others. FTI stands out by offering mission-ready solutions at a fraction of the cost, ensuring customer ownership of data, and fostering a culture of integrity, trust, and respect. We empower our customers to make informed decisions and safeguard their missions while positively impacting communities.
Job Description
FTI is looking for an experienced Manager of Software Engineering to join their growing team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role that will be filled near one of their offices in the US. The role involves managing a team of software engineers across the full lifecycle of software development, contributing directly to software design, development, testing, and implementation activities, and ensuring adherence to engineering best practices.
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
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan