Mid-level Software Engineer

About DLS Engineering

DLS is an engineering firm with 30 years of Federal Government contracting experience. Our small business efficiencies coupled with a commitment to excellence allow us to provide reliable solutions with integrity for our nation's most critical defense and national security priorities.

Mid-level Software Engineer at DLS Engineering (on-site)

DLS Engineering is seeking a Mid-level Software Engineer for a full-time position supporting a geospatial customer in St. Louis, Missouri. This is an on-site position.

Why this role is a great next step for your career:

This position supports an exciting modernization initiative providing enterprise architectural, engineering, operations and sustainment, modification, and testing of geospatial-intelligence core services. This utilizes secure cloud environments, and a modern agile development methodology making data accessible, discoverable, and deliverable.

St. Louis offers a low cost of living, vibrant cultural scene, and abundance of free attractions and outdoor spaces. It offers a mix of big-city amenities and smaller-town charm, with unique neighborhoods, diverse food options, professional sports teams, and a growing technology sector.

A day in the life:

• Creating, maintaining, and/or improving the performance of existing software code, with duties to write and update software code and databases under direction from the assigned Government Lead.

When I read the below it sounds like me:

• Domain knowledge and hands-on experience in developing and implementing software programs.
• Proven ability writing test scripts, test driven development, in an agile software development environment, where building in automated test procedures in addition to functional code are paramount to continuous integration and continuous delivery of software.
• Clear communication skills

Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

Required: United States Citizenship

Required Education/Experience:

• A Master of Science or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or equivalent technical degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in full stack development to include Java, Web services, Database, and micro-service development software, engineering/development, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work.
• OR, a Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems or equivalent technical degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in full stack development to include Java, Web services, Database, and micro-service development software, or engineering/development.
• OR, a minimum, as equivalent to education, of 6 years of experience in software engineering/development, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work may be substituted for a technical degree.

Required technical skills in at least two of the following:

• Java, JavaScript, or Python enterprise application development
• Web services architecture, design, and development
• Relational database design

Other information:

• We offer a competitive salary and a 401k program with company match.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer a generous paid time off package
• If accommodation is needed with the application and / or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at
• DLS is an E-Verify company.
• DLS is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, or disability. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact Barbara Ellison. You also have the right to file a charge of discrimination with the equal employment opportunity commission.
• Must be able pass a government background check, which will be completed before employment.

The pay range for this role is:
104, ,000 USD per year(St. Louis, MO)