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TAK Development and Integration Engineer

COLSA Corporation

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Location
Huntsville, AL
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

COLSA Corporation seeks a TAK Development and Integration Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama, to design, develop, test, and integrate Team Awareness Kit software applications for the U.S. Army’s Threat Systems Management Office. The role includes full-stack development, TAKX interface work, system integration, troubleshooting, and maintaining development environments. Candidates must meet the stated education, experience, technical, and security-clearance requirements; several additional technologies and credentials are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

System IntegrationJavaPythonGitLinuxDockerFront-End DevelopmentResponsive Interface DevelopmentCustom Interface IntegrationJiraConfluenceContinuous ImprovementGoogle Protocol BuffersXML Messaging ProtocolsAzure DevOpsHTMLCSSJavaScriptC#TAK ProgramsNetworkingCybersecurityPostgreSQL

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Related Technical Field2+ Years Related ExperienceActive Secret Security ClearanceU.S. CitizenshipCompTIA Security+ CE Certification

Full job description

COLSA Corporation is seeking a TAK Development and Integration Engineer in Huntsville, AL, to design, develop, and integrate Team Awareness Kit (TAK) software applications in support of the U.S. Army’s Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

  • Designs, develops, tests, and implements Team Awareness Kit (TAK) software applications using Java and Python. *

  • Performs full stack TAK development to support operational needs and government customer requirements. *

  • Designs, develops, and implements user-friendly interfaces and functionality for TAKX. *

  • Supports the integration of TAK software applications and components with existing systems and technologies. *

  • Analyzes user requirements and collaborates with team members and end users to troubleshoot and resolve software issues. *

  • Configures and maintains software development environments using Git, Linux, and Docker. *

  • May develop or contribute to technical documentation, user guides, and training materials for new or existing software applications.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture\_benefits

Required SkillsRequired Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field

  • Minimum of 2 years of related experience

  • Hands-on experience supporting system integration efforts

  • Experience developing software applications using Java and Python

  • Experience configuring and maintaining development environments, including Git-based version control, Linux operating systems, and Docker containerization

  • Practical experience in front-end application development, including implementation of responsive and user-focused interfaces

  • Experience designing, developing, and integrating custom interfaces, extensions, or plugins within existing software frameworks

  • Proficiency in Jira and Confluence for project tracking and documentation

  • Experience applying Continuous Improvement methodologies

  • Experience with Google Protocol Buffers (Protobuf)

  • Proficient in working with XML-based messaging protocols

  • Azure DevOps knowledge

  • Active Secret Security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with web development language such as HTML, CSS or JavaScript

  • Experience with C#

  • Knowledge of TAK programs

  • Basic level knowledge of networking and cybersecurity

  • PostgreSQL database experience

  • Current CompTIA Security +CE certification

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

How this job compares

Set against the 41,748 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
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  • Alabama median$109–210K/yr333 salary ranges
  • US median$49–65/hr1,056 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 460 open Software Engineer jobs in Alabama and 41,748 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 34,144 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 13,035 of the 41,748 open Software Engineer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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