Backend Engineer - Satellite Ops, AI & AWS

Jobtailor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Denver, CO is seeking a backend developer to build satellite operations software using Python and AWS. You will design and implement scalable APIs, integrate EC2/S3/RDS/EKS, and focus on cost, security, and performance.

You will join cross-functional teams to translate requirements into features, troubleshoot issues, and automate processes for thousands of satellites. The role emphasizes backend capabilities, AI integrations, and agile practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of backend or full-stack development experience.
• U.S. Person status required; visa sponsorship unavailable.
• Active U.S. Security Clearance required.
• ITAR eligibility required.
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Proficiency with Python, GraphQL, Docker, and IaC tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop ground satellite operations software using Python and AWS services.
• Develop APIs and integrate AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Fargate, and EKS.
• Focus software development on scalability, security, cost, and performance.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement new features.
• Troubleshoot issues and optimize resource utilization.
• Automate processes supporting efficient and reliable operations of thousands of satellites.
• Develop backend software capabilities.
• Contribute to generative AI integrations, DevSecOps, CI/CD tooling, and architecture design/maintenance.
• Work with frontend and backend engineers in an Agile Scrum environment.

Skills

Python

GraphQL

Docker

Terraform

API design

AI APIs

Kubernetes

AWS

GitHub/GitLab

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub/GitLab

Job description

Jobtailor in Denver, CO is seeking a backend developer to build satellite operations software using Python and AWS. You will design and implement scalable APIs, integrate EC2/S3/RDS/EKS, and focus on cost, security, and performance.

You will join cross-functional teams to translate requirements into features, troubleshoot issues, and automate processes for thousands of satellites. The role emphasizes backend capabilities, AI integrations, and agile practices.