Backend Engineer – Security Cleared

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

• 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 software architecture design and maintenance
• Work with frontend and backend engineers 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
• Ability 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 related role
• U.S. Person status required; visa sponsorship unavailable
• Must have active U.S. Security Clearance
• Must meet applicable ITAR eligibility requirements

Certifications & Qualifications

• U.S. Security Clearance
• ITAR Eligibility