Senior Software Developer Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO
Senior Software Developer jobs in Colorado Springs are concentrated in the Briargate tech corridor, downtown, and the Powers Boulevard business district, with strong demand from defense contractors, cybersecurity firms, and aerospace companies. Employers hiring right now include Lockheed Martin, LMI, and KBR. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
Find JobsOverview
Open roles38
Top employerLockheed Martin
Work type63% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree
Companies hiring17
Showing 5 of 38+ Senior Software Developer jobs
Back End Software Developer
We won't show you this job again
New 1m ago
LMI
Back End Software Developer
Colorado Springs, Colorado
New 1m ago
Front-End Software Developer - Mid-level
We won't show you this job again
New 1m ago
LMI
Front-End Software Developer - Mid-level
Colorado Springs, Colorado
New 1m ago
Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Colorado Springs, CO, USA
We won't show you this job again
New 1m ago
Speechify
Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Colorado Springs, Colorado
New 1m ago
Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences - Colorado Springs, CO, USA
We won't show you this job again
New 1m ago
Speechify
Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences - Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Colorado Springs, Colorado
New 1m ago
Senior Software Engineer
We won't show you this job again
New 1m ago
KBR
Senior Software Engineer
Colorado Springs, Colorado
New 1m ago
New 1m ago
Back End Software Developer
LMI·Colorado Springs, Colorado
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to translate analytical requirements into scalable, performant backend capabilities, including APIs, data pipelines, and integration services that support modeling, simulation, and trade space analysis.
This position is ideal for a developer who enjoys working at the intersection of software engineering and analytical problem-solving, and who can rapidly deliver capabilities in support of evolving mission needs.
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
Responsibilities:
Target salary range: $101,144 - $174,591
#LI-SH1
LMI is seeking a Senior Back-End Software Developer to support the development and enhancement of LMI’s Modeling, Simulation, Prototyping, Wargaming, & Analysis platform, RAPTR®. In this role, you will focus on implementing backend features and services that enable analysts, data scientists, and engineers to conduct complex analytical studies in the space domain.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to translate analytical requirements into scalable, performant backend capabilities, including APIs, data pipelines, and integration services that support modeling, simulation, and trade space analysis.
This position is ideal for a developer who enjoys working at the intersection of software engineering and analytical problem-solving, and who can rapidly deliver capabilities in support of evolving mission needs.
On site support or candidates local to Colorado Springs are preferred; remote options are availalbe for the ideal candidate.
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
- Develop and maintain backend services and application logic that support modeling, simulation, and analytical workflows within RAPTR®
- Translate analyst and data scientist needs into functional software features, including data ingestion, scenario configuration, and results management
- Design and implement APIs and service layers that enable interaction between the platform, analytical tools, and external systems
- Build and manage data pipelines and storage solutions to support large-scale analytical runs and scenario outputs
- Ensure efficient handling of high-volume simulation data, including performance optimization and scalability
- Collaborate closely with trade space analysts, data scientists, and systems engineers to ensure backend capabilities align with analytical objectives
- Integrate backend services with front-end interfaces and visualization tools
- Implement security best practices to protect sensitive and mission-critical data
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality, reliable software
- Support integration with engineering artifacts such as CONOPs, system architectures, interfaces, and data models
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
- 5–10 years of experience in backend software development (senior-level proficiency without over-constraining the candidate pool)
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and service-oriented architectures
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Experience building or supporting data-intensive applications or analytical platforms
- Familiarity with backend frameworks such as Django, Flask, or Spring Framework
- Strong understanding of software design principles, performance optimization, and scalable system design
- Experience with version control systems such as Git
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with loosely defined requirements
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting modeling & simulation, wargaming, or analytical platforms
- Familiarity with cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
- Experience building data pipelines, ETL processes, or distributed data systems
- Exposure to space domain applications or defense-related systems
- Experience working with data scientists or integrating machine learning workflows
- Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker) or orchestration tools
- Active TS/SCI clearance
Security Clearance Requirements
Candidate must be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance and willingness to obtain a CI Poly. Candidates with an active TS/SCI or TS with SCI eligibility will be given preference.
Target salary range: $101,144 - $174,591
Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.
#LI-SH1
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.
LMI
Back End Software Developer
Colorado Springs, Colorado
New 1m ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree
Job Description
Overview:
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to translate analytical requirements into scalable, performant backend capabilities, including APIs, data pipelines, and integration services that support modeling, simulation, and trade space analysis.
This position is ideal for a developer who enjoys working at the intersection of software engineering and analytical problem-solving, and who can rapidly deliver capabilities in support of evolving mission needs.
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
Responsibilities:
Target salary range: $101,144 - $174,591
#LI-SH1
LMI is seeking a Senior Back-End Software Developer to support the development and enhancement of LMI’s Modeling, Simulation, Prototyping, Wargaming, & Analysis platform, RAPTR®. In this role, you will focus on implementing backend features and services that enable analysts, data scientists, and engineers to conduct complex analytical studies in the space domain.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to translate analytical requirements into scalable, performant backend capabilities, including APIs, data pipelines, and integration services that support modeling, simulation, and trade space analysis.
This position is ideal for a developer who enjoys working at the intersection of software engineering and analytical problem-solving, and who can rapidly deliver capabilities in support of evolving mission needs.
On site support or candidates local to Colorado Springs are preferred; remote options are availalbe for the ideal candidate.
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
- Develop and maintain backend services and application logic that support modeling, simulation, and analytical workflows within RAPTR®
- Translate analyst and data scientist needs into functional software features, including data ingestion, scenario configuration, and results management
- Design and implement APIs and service layers that enable interaction between the platform, analytical tools, and external systems
- Build and manage data pipelines and storage solutions to support large-scale analytical runs and scenario outputs
- Ensure efficient handling of high-volume simulation data, including performance optimization and scalability
- Collaborate closely with trade space analysts, data scientists, and systems engineers to ensure backend capabilities align with analytical objectives
- Integrate backend services with front-end interfaces and visualization tools
- Implement security best practices to protect sensitive and mission-critical data
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality, reliable software
- Support integration with engineering artifacts such as CONOPs, system architectures, interfaces, and data models
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
- 5–10 years of experience in backend software development (senior-level proficiency without over-constraining the candidate pool)
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and service-oriented architectures
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Experience building or supporting data-intensive applications or analytical platforms
- Familiarity with backend frameworks such as Django, Flask, or Spring Framework
- Strong understanding of software design principles, performance optimization, and scalable system design
- Experience with version control systems such as Git
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with loosely defined requirements
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting modeling & simulation, wargaming, or analytical platforms
- Familiarity with cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
- Experience building data pipelines, ETL processes, or distributed data systems
- Exposure to space domain applications or defense-related systems
- Experience working with data scientists or integrating machine learning workflows
- Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker) or orchestration tools
- Active TS/SCI clearance
Security Clearance Requirements
Candidate must be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance and willingness to obtain a CI Poly. Candidates with an active TS/SCI or TS with SCI eligibility will be given preference.
Target salary range: $101,144 - $174,591
Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.
#LI-SH1
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.
See All 38 Senior Software Developer Jobs in Colorado Springs
Find roles in Colorado Springs that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsSenior Software Developer Job Market in Colorado Springs
Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin8
- LMI6
- KBR4
- Boeing3
- AMERICAN SYSTEMS3
Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense5
- Technology & Software2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Automotive1
- Electronics & Hardware1
Senior Software Developer Jobs in Colorado Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior software developer job in Colorado Springs?
The strongest entry point in Colorado Springs is the defense and government contracting sector, which dominates local tech hiring around Peterson Space Force Base and Schriever. Candidates with security clearances or clearance eligibility stand out immediately. Cybersecurity, embedded systems, and cloud infrastructure skills are consistently in demand. Targeting contractors in the Briargate corridor and downtown tech tenants, and building relationships through local groups like Pikes Peak tech meetups, gives candidates a meaningful edge.
Which companies hire senior software developers in Colorado Springs?
Employers hiring senior software developers in Colorado Springs right now include Lockheed Martin, LMI, and KBR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Colorado Springs hiring tends to come from a mix of large defense primes, mid-size government IT contractors, and a growing cluster of independent software vendors and cybersecurity firms based along the Briargate and Powers corridors.
Are there remote senior software developer jobs in Colorado Springs?
Yes, senior software developer work is well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements given its desk-based, deliverable-driven nature. About 37% of senior software developer openings tied to Colorado Springs are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, though roles supporting classified defense contracts typically require on-site presence. Application development, cloud engineering, and DevOps positions in Colorado Springs show the highest share of remote-eligible postings.
How can I get a senior software developer job in Colorado Springs with little or no experience?
The most realistic path in Colorado Springs is starting as a junior or mid-level developer at a government IT contractor or a local software vendor, then earning promotion as you build domain knowledge. Defense-adjacent employers value consistent reliability and clearance eligibility, so obtaining even a Secret clearance early accelerates advancement. Local bootcamp graduates often find footholds at smaller contractors and the city's growing startup base before moving to senior roles.
Which industries hire the most senior software developers in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs senior software developer roles concentrate in Aerospace & Defense, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. The city's outsized presence of Space Force, Army, and NORAD installations drives consistent demand from defense contractors and government IT service providers, which collectively anchor Colorado Springs as one of Colorado's largest tech employment markets outside of Denver.
Related Jobs in Colorado
Software Development Manager JobsColorado
Java Software Engineer JobsColorado
Ios Software Engineer JobsColorado
Application Engineer JobsColorado
Software Product Manager JobsColorado
Senior Fullstack Software Engineer JobsColorado
Embedded Software Engineer JobsColorado
Principal Devops Engineer JobsColorado
Senior Full Stack Engineer JobsColorado
See All 38 Senior Software Developer Jobs in Colorado Springs
Find roles in Colorado Springs that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Jobs