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QuindarQuindarArvada, CO

Backend Engineer

Develop backend satellite operations software using Python and AWS. Build APIs, integrate AI platforms, manage containerized infrastructure, and contribute to DevSecOps and architecture in a hybrid Agile environment.

120k – 180k/yr
Hybrid3+ YOEBackend Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Develop ground satellite operations software using Python and AWS services
  • Develop APIs and integrate with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Fargate, EKS) focusing on scalability, security, cost, and performance
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, implement new features, and troubleshoot issues
  • Optimize resource utilization and automate processes
  • Contribute across backend software development, generative AI integrations, DevSecOps and CI/CD tooling, and software architecture design and maintenance
  • Work as part of an engineering team in an Agile Scrum environment

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Python, GraphQL, Docker, and Terraform (or relevant Infrastructure-as-Code tools)
  • Experience designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting APIs of AI platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and AskSage
  • Strong knowledge of containerized applications
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes cluster deployments
  • Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, EKS, CloudWatch, S3, EFS/EBS, EC2, and RDS
  • Fluency in collaborative development using Git with platforms like GitHub or GitLab
  • Deep technical analysis and troubleshooting skills
  • Independent self-starter; able to complete projects on time with minimal guidance
  • High standard for software maintainability, quality, resilience, and performance
  • Strong cross-functional communication between frontend and backend engineers and product managers
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field)
  • 3+ years professional experience in backend development, full stack development or other related role
  • U.S. Person status required
  • Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance

Nice-to-Haves

  • Self-starter with drive, technical skills, and product obsession (can replace professional experience requirement)

Skills

PythonGraphQLDockerTerraformOpenAIAnthropicKubernetesAWSAWS LambdaECSEKSCloudWatchS3EC2Rds

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