Position Details

Salary $150K – $250K USD / year

Type Not Specified

Experience senior

Exp. Years 5+ years

Education 4-year degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Category Software Engineering

About this role

Senior backend software engineer supporting space industry applications, responsible for developing APIs, microservices, and distributed systems with security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Develop backend systems
Build APIs (REST, GraphQL)
Design microservices
Work on distributed systems
Ensure security and compliance

Technical Overview

Environment includes backend development with REST, GraphQL, microservices architecture, cloud platforms, and security clearance requirements, focusing on scalable, secure space-related software.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior software engineer with over 5 years of experience in backend development, APIs, and distributed systems, preferably with security clearance and space industry knowledge. They are skilled in microservices architecture and cloud platforms.

Must-Have Skills

5+ years software developmentBackend developmentAPIsRESTGraphQLSecurity clearance

Nice-to-Have Skills

Space industry experienceMicroservices architectureDistributed systemsCloud platforms

Tools & Platforms

REST APIsGraphQLMicroservices frameworksCloud platforms (AWSAzureGCP)

Required Skills

Software DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentAPIsRESTGraphQLMicroservicesDistributed SystemsSecurity ClearancePythonJavaC++Cloud PlatformsSpace Industry

Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentAPIsRESTGraphQLMicroservicesDistributed SystemsSecurity ClearancePythonJavaC++Cloud PlatformsSpace Industry

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingCollaborationCommunicationInitiativeAdaptability

Certifications

Preferred

Security Clearance

Industry & Role

Industry Aerospace

Job Function Develop and maintain backend software for space industry applications

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required Active security clearance

Keywords for Your Resume

Software EngineerBackend DevelopmentAPIsRESTGraphQLMicroservicesDistributed SystemsSecurity ClearancePythonJavaC++Cloud PlatformsSpace IndustrySoftware Development

Deal Breakers

Less than 5 years of software development experience, No backend or API experience, Lack of security clearance, No space industry experience

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