Software Development Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Software Development Engineer II in Seattle, WA.

Summary:
This person will have strong software design, coding, scripting, automation, and cloud infrastructure skills to help transform manual workflows into efficient, reliable, and scalable automated software systems. This role sits at the intersection of aerospace/geospatial operations and cloud-native software engineering - making it ideal for candidates who bring both domain expertise and hands-on technical depth.

This role is focused on driving operational excellence by partnering with senior engineers to understand current manual processes, build technical playbooks, and implement robust automation solutions using scripts and cloud tooling. The ideal candidate will have experience in scripting and programing languages (such as Python, Java, Rust), building end to end AWS cloud infrastructure, a background in geospatial systems or aerospace/aviation operations, a strong understanding of data validation techniques, and a passion for creating maintainable, auditable production software.

Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with senior engineers to analyze and document existing manual processes within aerospace and geospatial operational environments
* Design, develop and maintain software and tools to replace manual workflows, leveraging AWS cloud services
* Build and document automation playbooks that are reusable, scalable, and aligned with aerospace/geospatial operational requirements
* Implement and maintain data validation logic to ensure automation quality and data integrity across geospatial and flight systems data
* Participate in the continuous improvement of systems, tools, and processes related to test and operational infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
* 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
* Programming experience
* Scripting experience
* Geospatial experience
* Experience programming with at least one software programming language
* Experience in aviation, aerospace, or drone operations
* Knowledge of one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ruby, Perl)

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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