Entry Level Software Developer Jobs in Greeley, CO

Position Description & Qualifications Are you a Software Engineer looking for an opportunity to make an impact every day? Serco is the place for you! Discover this exciting opportunity in Colorado Springs! Our Software Engineer (Journeyman) will provide software support for the sustainment and modernization of the US Space Force Satellite Control Network (SCN). The SCN provides highly reliable telemetry, tracking, command, communication and control (TT&C3) for more than 170 Department of Defense (DoD), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), civil and allied satellites. The SCN consists various satellite tracking stations across the globe and operational support nodes at Schriever Space Force Base (SFB) and Vandenberg SFB. Our Software Engineer will perform software sustainment engineering on the various mission and non-mission systems using Agile Software Development. In this role, you will: * Perform software studies to find replacements for existing mission software * Perform trade studies and proof of concept development and testing * Develop new software release processes * Review, analyze, and modify programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging and installing to support application systems * Consult with users to identify current operating procedures and to clarify program objectives * Coordinate closely with team members, Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation to customer use cases. * Analyze (through demonstrations, proof of concept, performance, and end-to-end testing) and effectively coordinate Infrastructure needs driven by developed software to meet customer mission needs * Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions. * Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code. * Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming. * Improve operations by conducting systems analysis; recommending changes in policies and procedures. * Develop software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas. * Supporting testing, writing and executing automated test scripts and unit tests * Coordinate closely with team members, Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation to customer use cases. * Analyze (through demonstrations, proof of concept, performance, and end-to-end testing) and effectively coordinate Infrastructure needs driven by developed software to meet customer mission needs. * Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions. * Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code. * Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming. Improve operations by conducting systems analysis; recommending changes in policies and procedures. * Develop software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas. * Support testing, writing and executing automated test scripts and unit test To be successful in this role, you will have: * The ability to obtain an active secret security clearance. * US Citizenship * A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts and 2 years of related experience * Experience in software development using Java, C and or C++ * Experience in at least one of the following: * Linux, Unix, Pearl/Python * Testing/Scripting experience * The ability to travel on occasion up to 25%. Additional desired experience and skills: * An active Secret clearance or higher * Experience writing and executing test scripts * Experience on DoD programs and interaction with government stakeholders - SCN experience is a plus. * Experience using the following COTS tools: VersionOne, GitHub, SharePoint, Fortify * Writing custom simulations * Agile Software Development experience * Agile certifications (software development oriented) Apply today to discover your place in our world! Company Overview Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters. To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email. Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice. Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email . Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role): * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract * 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds * Tuition reimbursement program * Life insurance and disability coverage * Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection * Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits * Employee Assistance Plan To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us . Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: .