Software Engineer

Kforce's client in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Software Engineer responsible for supporting existing software products while building a new greenfield application.

Summary:

This role offers the opportunity to work across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, technical specifications, application development, database work, front-end development, and DevOps. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded software engineer who enjoys working across the full stack rather than focusing exclusively on one component of an application. The role is weighted toward backend development, but hands-on front-end experience is required.

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications across the full stack
• Develop backend applications using Go and Python
• Build and maintain front-end applications using React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Work with relational databases, including PostgreSQL
• Support two existing software products while contributing to the development of a new greenfield product that will consolidate capabilities from those applications
• Participate throughout the development lifecycle, from gathering requirements and designing solutions through coding and deployment
• Contribute to DevOps responsibilities
• Help evaluate technical approaches and influence technology decisions for a product still being defined
• Participate actively in stand-ups, ask questions, challenge assumptions constructively, and contribute ideas to improve the product and engineering approach
• Experiment with different solutions and work in an agile environment that emphasizes iteration and learning quickly
• 3-5 years of professional software engineering experience
• Experience developing software applications using Go and Python, or a strong software engineering background with transferable experience in comparable languages
• Full-stack development experience with a strong backend foundation
• Experience working with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL
• Ability to understand and contribute across multiple layers of an application rather than working exclusively within a single area such as APIs or databases
• Ability to explain technical decisions, coding approaches, and problem-solving methodology
• Strong communication skills and willingness to contribute actively within a small engineering team

Experience developing front-end web applications using:

• React
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• HTML
• CSS

Experience in any of the following would be highly valuable:

• TimescaleDB or other time-series databases
• Event-driven systems
• Internet of Things (IoT) applications
• AI-enabled development environments
• Greenfield product development
• DevOps
• Database schema design
• End-to-end product development
• UI/UX principles or the ability to provide thoughtful input on front-end design and usability

This role is best suited for an engineer who wants broad ownership rather than a narrowly defined development function. The team is specifically looking for someone who will speak up during stand-ups, ask questions, constructively challenge assumptions, and bring a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial approach to engineering.

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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