Advisory Software Developer

At FTI, we are united by one common mission; supporting those that protect our nation so they can make the best-informed decisions during critical moments when seconds count. We want you to bring your passion and expertise to contribute to that essential mission. We strive to incorporate our values to create a culture of collaboration and trust, where you can share your ideas and innovate. If you are inspired by making a positive impact through developing data driven solutions, FTI would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about you.

We are seeking a talented Full Stack Developer to join our team and help build scalable, highquality applications. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the entire technology stack-from frontend interfaces to backend services and databases-and has a strong understanding of modern development practices, automation, and cloudnative architecture. This role will also contribute to infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment processes using tools such as Ansible and Terraform.

Design, build, and maintain endtoend web applications, APIs, and services.
• Develop responsive, userfriendly frontend interfaces using modern frameworks.
• Build, optimize, and scale server-side logic and databases.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds, testing, and deployments.
• Use Terraform, Ansible, and other automation tools to provision, configure, and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and engineering best practices.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code while contributing to automated testing frameworks.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and infrastructure issues across the stack.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, DevOps trends, and cloud automation practices to propose continuous improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship required, with eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance; nonU.S. citizens cannot be considered for this position.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 18+ years of software development experience (fullstack or backend), ~OR~ a Master's degree in a related field with 10+ years of software development experience (fullstack and/or backend).
• Strong knowledge of server-side languages and frameworks (Node.js, Python, Java, .NET, or similar).
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.
• Understanding of automation and infrastructure-as-code concepts.
• Experience with Ansible for configuration management.
• Experience provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• U.S. Dept. of Defense active TS/SCI clearance.
• Proficiency with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.
• Experience with microservices or event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of API design standards (REST, GraphQL).
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks for both frontend and backend services.
• Understanding of security best practices, secure coding techniques, and secrets management.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools.
• Background with agile methodologies and DevOps workflows.

For this role, the compensation range for candidates in Colorado is $123k - 180k*.

*Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. FTI has a location-based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.

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