# Backend Engineer

**Company:** [Quindar](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/quindar)
**Location:** Arvada, CO, San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC, Seattle, WA, Los Angeles, CA
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $120k – $180k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Python, GraphQL, Docker, Terraform, OpenAI, Anthropic, Kubernetes, AWS, AWS Lambda, ECS, EKS, CloudWatch, S3, EC2, Rds
**Posted:** 2026-06-09

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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)

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