Back-end Engineer

🚀 We’re Hiring: Backend Engineer | Satellite Technology | Location: Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Washington, DC

*Must be a US citizen*

**Experience in aerospace or satellite technology is not required. If you can build reliable cloud software, the space side can be taught.

I’m partnering with a fast-growing space technology company that is transforming how satellites are operated through modern, cloud-native software.

We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to develop scalable ground-satellite operations software using Python and AWS. You’ll join a small, high-impact engineering team building APIs, integrating cloud services and helping operate hundreds—and eventually thousands—of satellites more efficiently.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing backend applications and APIs using Python

• Integrating AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Fargate, EKS and Lambda

• Building secure, scalable and high-performing cloud infrastructure

• Working with GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes and Terraform

• Contributing to generative AI integrations, DevSecOps and CI/CD tooling

• Collaborating with frontend engineers, backend engineers and product managers

• Helping shape software architecture within a fast-moving startup environment

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of backend or full-stack software development experience

• Strong Python and AWS experience

• Experience designing, integrating and troubleshooting APIs

• Knowledge of containers, infrastructure as code and cloud deployments

• Familiarity with GitHub or GitLab development workflows

• A self-starting mentality and high standards for software quality, resilience and performance

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred

**Experience in aerospace or satellite technology is not required. If you can build reliable cloud software, the space side can be taught.

Eligibility: Candidates must meet U.S. Person/ITAR requirements and be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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