Senior Software Engineer - Weapons Planning

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a technical field with 14 years of experience, or a masters degree with 10 years of experience
• Active programming experience with one or more of C#, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript
• Experience with web frameworks such as React, Node.js, Vue.js, Next.js, ASP.NET, or Angular
• Strong foundations in software design and development, plus the ability to coordinate team workflow
• Ability to collaborate with teammates virtually and in person, plan projects, seek or offer help, and present solutions to clients
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize team tasks to meet project deadlines
• U.S. citizenship and ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Preferred: Experience developing mission-planning applications for the Department of War
• Preferred: Experience building containerized microservices in a Kubernetes environment
• Preferred: Examples of code or applications available for review
• Preferred: Proficiency with multiple IDEs, programming languages, or frameworks
• Preferred: Experience taking a development project through launch
• Preferred: Demonstrated proficiency with AI-assisted software development workflows
• Preferred: Scrum, Microsoft, Google Developer, or other technical certifications

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, deploy, and demonstrate feature-rich applications and research and development projects
• Contribute to the Department of Wars Next-Generation Open Mission Planning System
• Define long-term project direction and translate it into detailed features and practical software designs
• Build the architectural runway needed to support large-scale solutions
• Learn emerging technologies and programming tools to keep yourself and the team well equipped

Technologies:

• AI
• ASP.NET
• Angular
• C#
• Support
• Java
• JavaScript
• Kubernetes
• React
• TypeScript
• Vue
• Web
• microservices
• NodeJS

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At DS2, we provide full life-cycle software engineering services to Department of War, federal, and commercial clients. We are seeking a senior-level Software Engineer to create mission-focused applications that turn complex weapons-planning data into actionable insights and support critical decisions. Our engineers work collaboratively in a customer-focused environment that values problem-solving, mentorship, innovation, and continuous learning. We offer flexible hours and hybrid work options; healthcare, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off and holidays; a 401(k) with company matching; education, tuition, and student loan support; certification reimbursement and learning subscriptions; catered technical talks; community and volunteer events; and regular office socials. Candidates selected for the position are eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

last updated 43 week of 2026