Software Engineer, Backend

Summary

Join Slingshot Aerospace as a Backend Software Engineer to design and build capabilities for products solving satellite owner-operator problems. You will contribute high-quality code, mentor teammates, and leverage new technologies. Core competencies sought include intellectual agility, innovative solutions development, leadership, performance orientation, and industry expertise. Responsibilities involve collaborating with various teams, meeting product requirements, participating in Agile processes, providing support, and communicating with stakeholders. You will work on both frontend and backend development, building data platforms, APIs, and user interfaces. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of software development experience and a 4-year degree in a related field.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain or maintain US Government Security Clearance
• 5+ years of experience in software development
• 4-year degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 fast-moving 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