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Five & Fly

Software Engineer

Five & Fly

Software Engineer developing systems for advanced unstructured data pipelines in public sector. Leading technical initiatives with active SECRET clearance required.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates deep expertise in Python, distributed architectures, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, while leading mission-critical technical initiatives in compliance with federal standards. Proven ability to drive architectural strategies that prioritize performance, security, and scalability in high-impact environments.

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Python ProgrammingDistributed ArchitecturesAWS, Azure, or GCPActive SECRET ClearanceKubernetes Expertise

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Hard Skills
Data OrchestrationAI/ML SystemsProduction-Ready CodeScaling SaaS InfrastructureInfrastructure as Code (IaC)
Soft Skills
Mentoring Engineering TeamsPassion for PerformanceRisk Mitigation
Tools & Technologies
KubernetesCloud PlatformsReal-Time Pipelines
Certifications & Qualifications
Active SECRET ClearanceTS/SCI Clearance
Industry Keywords
Federal ComplianceDOD NetworksFedRAMPIL5Public Sector Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own the technical vision for some of the most complex, high-impact systems powering federal and public sector data pipelines.
  • Drive architectural strategies that prioritize scale, performance, and security compliance.
  • Write production-ready code and lead projects that directly support mission-critical workloads.
  • Solve deep technical challenges like data orchestration at scale, secure data flow optimization, and AI-first infrastructure for sensitive workloads.
  • Align engineering, product, and go-to-market teams to deliver solutions that meet public sector compliance and security needs.
  • Guide architectural decisions that balance innovation with risk mitigation.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5–9 years building software for US government or Department of Defense (DOD) networks.
  • Active SECRET clearance required; TS/SCI strongly preferred
  • Deep expertise in Python, distributed architectures, and AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Proven success leading mission-critical technical initiatives and mentoring engineering teams.
  • Passion for performance, reliability, and elegant, compliant solutions.
  • Unstructured values service and encourages veterans of the US military and civilian agencies to apply to this role.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%
  • Bonus Points
  • Experience with AI/ML systems, unstructured data, or real-time pipelines.
  • Familiarity with FedRAMP, IL5, or other compliance frameworks.
  • Expertise with Kubernetes, IaC, or scaling SaaS infrastructure.
  • Startup DNA—you thrive in fast-moving, high-impact environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Why You'll Love It HereYou'll be surrounded by smart, kind, low-ego people who genuinely enjoy building together. We invest in our team with company offsites, best-in-tech swag, and the tools you need to do your best work, wherever you're based.
  • We support you holistically, not just at work. From medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the 1st of the month following your start date, life and disability insurance, unlimited PTO, and flexible parental leave, to a 401(k) with company match, equity, a $500 work from home stipend, $70/month internet reimbursement, and team/company offsites throughout the year - we want you focused on building, growing, and staying energized for the long haul.
  • If you're excited about what we're building, we'd love to meet you.