Position Details

Salary $69K – $158K USD / year

Type Full-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years 3+ years

Education Bachelor's degree in CS or Software Engineering and 3+ years of experience in software engineering, or 7+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves designing, developing, and modernizing software for space ground systems, supporting mission-critical operations with a focus on microservices, cloud integration, and high-performance computing.

Key Responsibilities

Designing software solutions
Modernizing legacy systems
Developing microservices
Collaborating with cross-functional teams
Ensuring system resilience and performance

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes programming in Java, Python, Rust, and Go, deploying microservices using Docker and Kubernetes, and leveraging cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud for mission-critical applications.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level software engineer with 3+ years of experience in Java, Python, Rust, or Go, and hands-on experience with microservice architectures, cloud platforms, and legacy system modernization. They possess a TS/SCI clearance and thrive in mission-critical, collaborative environments.

Must-Have Skills

3+ years of software development experienceJavaPythonRustGoExperience transitioning legacy applicationsMicroservice architectureSource code developmentBack-end and front-end developmentTS/SCI clearance with polygraphBachelor's degree in CS or Software Engineering

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with Linux-based systemsContainers and orchestration toolsDockerKubernetesCloud experience (AWSAzureGoogle)C#C++JavaScriptReactNode.jsAgile environment

Tools & Platforms

DockerKubernetesAWSAzureGoogle CloudSource code repositories

Required Skills

JavaPythonRustGoMicroservice architectureSource code developmentBack-end developmentFront-end developmentAgile methodologyLinuxContainersDockerKubernetesAWSAzureGoogle CloudC#C++JavaScriptReactNode.jsTS/SCI clearancePolygraph

Hard Skills

JavaJava programming languagePythonPython programming languageRustRust programming languageGoGolangMicroservice architectureSource code developmentBack-end developmentFront-end developmentAgile methodologyLinuxContainersDockerKubernetesCloud platformsAWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureGoogle CloudC#CC++JavaScriptReactNode.jsAutomated testing tools

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingCollaborationInnovationTechnical depthOwnership

Certifications

Required

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Industry & Role

Industry Defense, Space, Government/Public Sector

Job Function Developing and modernizing mission-critical space system software

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Keywords for Your Resume

Software EngineerJavaPythonRustGoMicroservice architectureSource code developmentBack-end developmentFront-end developmentAgile methodologyLinuxContainersDockerKubernetesAWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureGoogle CloudC#CC++JavaScriptReactNode.jsTS/SCI clearancePolygraph

Deal Breakers

Lack of TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, Less than 3 years of relevant experience, No experience with microservice architecture, No Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

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