Forward Deployed Engineer

Job Title: Forward Deployed Engineer Location: Onsite and Remote (Colorado Springs, CO preferred)
Clearance: Active Top Secret Required

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Forward Deployed Engineer to support the U.S. Army's . This role involves working directly with end users in operational environments to design, develop, and enhance mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical solutions and real-world mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Soldiers and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions

• Develop, test, deploy, and maintain application features and enhancements

• Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting in both on-site and remote settings

• Implement rapid updates and improvements based on user feedback

• Conduct training sessions and mentor users on application functionality

• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning and daily stand-ups

• Design and integrate RESTful APIs for seamless system communication

• Work with engineering teams to improve scalability, performance, and development workflows

• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders

• Travel occasionally within CONUS to support mission sites

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance

• Strong experience with JavaScript or TypeScript

• Backend development experience using Node.js or similar frameworks

• Experience working with relational databases (schema design and optimization)

• Proficiency in designing and integrating RESTful APIs

• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting military or federal government environments

• Full-stack development experience (React, Node.js, Express)

• Experience with microservices architecture and Kubernetes/EKS

• Familiarity with AWS GovCloud or Azure Government

• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum or Kanban)

• Security+ certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months