Staff Software Engineer, Application Development & Testing

• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define system architectures, and develop software solutions that meet the needs of our satellite provisioning infrastructure
• Participating in code reviews, providing feedback to ensure the quality, security, and maintainability of our software components
• Contributing to the development of performant and scalable software using languages such as Java, C++, and Scala
• Conducting thorough testing and debugging of software components to identify and resolve issues, ensuring performance and reliability
• Participating in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to facilitate collaboration and project delivery
• Documenting software design specifications, technical documentation, and user guides to support knowledge sharing and maintain system integrity

• BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the software development field, specifically backend system development
• Extremely proficient in Java, C++, and Scala, with a strong foundation in software design principles and best practices
• Experience with alternative languages and frameworks, such as HTTP, JSON, RESTful APIs, Testing / Debugging tools and other relevant technologies
• Experience with Linux operating systems, particularly RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) and CentOS
• Knowledge of Linux system administration tasks relevant to software development, including package management, user permissions, and shell scripting
• Experience with database technologies, particularly Postgres
• Deep understanding of both relational and non-relational database technologies with regards to integrating database operations into software applications
• Deep understanding of database replication technologies and principles and integration into software applications
• Understanding of software build and deployment processes, including continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines
• Strong comprehension of Software Development Life Cycle and Configuration Management
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman for building, packaging, and running containerized applications
• Experience with orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized workloads
• Experience working with OpenShift for enterprise-grade container orchestration and integration with CI/CD pipelines and security policies
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as AWS CloudWatch, the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), DataDog
• Proficiency in cloud computing platforms, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Ability to design, deploy, and manage scalable and resilient cloud-based applications
• Experience with cloud-based database services, message queues, and other cloud-native services
• Knowledge of security best practices for cloud environments and experience implementing security controls in cloud-based applications
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and BitBucket for collaborative software development and code management
• Experience with Scrum and/or Kanban development
• Strong experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python, Typescript, or similar languages)
• Comprehension of web services, micro services and event driven architecture
• Comprehension of high availability, multi-tier, mission critical system design
• Ability to work in a myriad of personality types in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Highly organized
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to project professionalism over the phone/zoom and in person
• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

discretionary short-term and long-term incentives