Backend Python Engineer for Space Defense

Outside Analytics; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SMX Space and Intelligence in Boulder, CO is seeking a Software Engineer (5711) to join the on-site team four days a week. You will focus on backend development with Python, contribute to real-time data processing and data visualization, and work within DoD-compliant environments.

The role requires an Interim DoD Secret Clearance, a BS or higher in CS or related field, and 4+ years of Python experience. Proficiency with Gitlab, Docker, Kubernetes, and Jira/Confluence is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years of professional Python development experience.
• Ability to obtain Interim DoD Secret Clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and deploy features.

Skills

Python

4+ years experience

Agile

Clearance—Secret

Remote sensing domain

Education

BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Gitlab

Gitlab Runner

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm Charts

Jira

Confluence

Job description

SMX Space and Intelligence in Boulder, CO is seeking a Software Engineer (5711) to join the on-site team four days a week. You will focus on backend development with Python, contribute to real-time data processing and data visualization, and work within DoD-compliant environments.

The role requires an Interim DoD Secret Clearance, a BS or higher in CS or related field, and 4+ years of Python experience. Proficiency with Gitlab, Docker, Kubernetes, and Jira/Confluence is preferred.