Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Slingshot Aerospace is on a mission to make space safer and more secure for everyone, impacting global security and disaster response. They are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design and build capabilities that will help solve satellite owner-operator problems, while also mentoring and supporting teammates.

Responsibilities:

• Executes all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose
• Work across the technology team interacting with product managers, designers, and other engineers in implementing right-sized solutions
• Meet product requirements in a timely manner while not compromising the operational stability of the overall product
• Participate in Agile software development and deployment processes
• Provide ongoing support for the services and applications that are critical to our business needs
• Communicate methods, findings, and hypotheses with stakeholders
• Work on both the frontend and backend to solve problems and deliver value to both internal and external users
• Build data platforms/pipelines, microservices, interactions with AI agents and distributed systems
• Build and document APIs (REST, GraphQL)
• Develop advanced data interfaces and interactive user interfaces
• Turn architecture ideas into technical specifications that can be executed by anyone on the team

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in software development
• 4-year degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
• Active security clearance required; Top Secret preferred
• Experience using our stack or similar technologies (Java/Kotlin, GraphQL/GraphQL subscriptions, REST, Docker, Kubernetes, React, Python)
• Adept in working with cloud-based deployments (AWS) PaaS and IaaS offerings including some experience with Infrastructure-As-Code solutions
• Capable working with containers and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, EKS)
• Deep working knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions)
• Experience with event-driven architectures including Kafka and CloudEvents, data platforms, microservices, and distributed systems
• Knowledgeable in database design, performance, and troubleshooting (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Skilled in collaborating with data scientists in incorporating AI/ML/LLM into existing software products
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Possess security compliance accreditation such as NIST 800-53, DoD ILs, FedRAMP in higher-classification cloud or air-gapped environments and have experience supporting organizations to obtain accreditation
• Experience with software technology startups and product organizations
• Knowledge of frontend technologies, specifically React, Three.js
• Demonstrated experience working in, or close collaboration with DevOps team members and infrastructure technology
• Familiarity with QA practice and collaboration
• Track record of supporting predictable software delivery with Product Team partners
• Prior Space and Aerospace Industry experience is a bonus but not required
• Proficient in integrating complex external systems with API's
• Experience with simulation technologies like HLA/DIS