Role: Software Development Engineer (SDE) III

Job Type: Full-time

Years of Experience: 6+

Work Arrangement: On-site, in-office (this is not a remote or hybrid position)

Location: Durham, NC (approx. 15% travel to customer and deployment sites)

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

About Kognitiv Edge:

Kognitiv Edge (KE) is a mission-driven technology company dedicated to optimizing human performance across the defense and national security enterprise. We believe people are any organization's most important capability, and our mission is to deliver the data, technology, and insights that maximize readiness, resilience, and performance at scale.

We build secure, cloud-native platforms that turn fragmented information into actionable intelligence for the military leaders, healthcare providers, researchers, and operators who depend on it. By integrating data from disparate sources and applying advanced analytics, we help organizations make faster, better-informed decisions that shift them from reactive responses to proactive, data-driven action and improve mission outcomes.

Operating at the intersection of technology, data, and national security, our work supports some of the most demanding environments in the world, where the quality of a decision can carry enormous consequences.

We are a team of builders, problem-solvers, and innovators who thrive on complex challenges with real-world impact. If you are passionate about technology that serves a greater purpose, committed to continuous learning, and eager to work alongside high-performing teammates, we invite you to join us.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate SDE III to join our team at Kognitiv Edge. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining our software infrastructure and source code, contributing to various cloud-native and on-prem projects. This position is ideal for someone who has experience architecting, deploying, and maintaining enterprise-level solutions, and a desire to make significant impacts in a fast-paced start-up environment. This individual will also guide and support Junior and Associate level engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design robust software architecture solutions that can scale and operate at an enterprise level.
• Manage the end-to-end development of a production solution, including scoping, estimating, architecting, and overseeing implementation.
• Mentor Junior and Associate engineers throughout the development of solutions.
• Conduct meetings with the engineering and operations team to ensure viability and progress.
• Develop and manage ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) data ingestion processes.
• Design and maintain source control repositories and CI/CD pipelines.
• Create and alter IAC (Infrastructure as Code) to provision cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and integrate new API connections.
• Support the development of front-end applications, using role-based access, login functionalities, and cloud and on-prem integrations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, MIS, or a related field OR meets all other requirements and has at least 6 years programming experience and 6 years as a developer in cloud environment.
• 4-10 years of experience in the following: Python, Java, Typescript, Javascript, C#. Must be able to talk to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Azure 3-6 years' experience OR AWS 5-8 years' experience back end or full stack developer in cloud environment.
• 4-6 years' experience in DevOps (CI/CD, Git Source Control)
• 3-5 years' experience in Infrastructure as Code (IAC) OR can prove DevOps knowledge
• 3-5 years' experience in Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) OR can prove relational & non-relational database knowledge.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of cloud architecture and making resilient, cost-effective enterprise solutions
• Terraform, Pulumi, or other IAC tooling experience
• Experience with various forms of data storage including data lakes
• Some familiarity with Power BI and data visualization tools
• Understanding of API development and basic OAuth 2.0 principles
• Experience designing CI/CD pipelines for enterprise-wide applications
• Extensive experience with Object-Oriented Programming and scripting

Benefits:

Benefits of Joining Kognitiv Edge

Competitive Compensation Package: At Kognitiv Edge, we understand the value of our team members and offer competitive salaries and benefits to reflect their importance in our success.

Health and Wellness Programs: We prioritize the health and well-being of our employees with comprehensive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and wellness initiatives.

Professional Growth Opportunities: Kognitiv Edge is committed to the continuous professional development of our team. Enjoy access to a range of training programs, workshops, and conferences to enhance your skills and career growth.

Innovative Work Environment: Join a team where innovation thrives. Work on cutting-edge projects that challenge and expand your technical and creative boundaries.

Paid Time Off: Enjoy generous vacation days, public holidays, and sick leave, ensuring you have ample time to relax and recharge.

Team Building Activities: Be a part of a company culture that values collaboration and camaraderie through regular team outings, events, and activities.

Join Kognitiv Edge and be a part of a dynamic team, contributing to groundbreaking solutions in human performance and operational excellence.

Pay: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This is a full time in-office position. Are you able to work in office full time?
• Will you be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance?
• Are you willing to take a drug test, in accordance with local law/regulations?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

Work Location: In person