Backend Software Developer — Defense Systems (Hybrid)

Auria Space; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible scheduling

13 paid holidays

401(k) match

Tuition and certifications support

Health insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Auria Space seeks a Software Developer to support the HADES program at Kirtland AFB, NM. This full-time role focuses on backend services, APIs, and system components, with Agile, DevSecOps practices, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.

You will design and implement software for satellite ground systems and secure communications, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and participate in architecture decisions to enhance scalability and reliability.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and an active DoD TOP SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift, Kafka, Kubernetes, Camel.
• The ability to take a logical (MBSE) architecture and make it a deployment architecture.
• Experience with supporting Agile best practices to improve team efficiency and delivery consistency.
• Technical leadership experience, helping guide priorities, support decision‑making, and mentor peers to ensure successful project execution.
• Strong debugging skills and experience using tools such as GDB, Valgrind, or performance profilers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within Agile development teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy backend services, APIs, and system components using Java, C++, and Python.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, systems engineers, DevSecOps teams, and testers to ensure high-quality integration and delivery.
• Develop software components that interact with satellite ground systems, network management interfaces, and secure communications protocols.
• Optimize system performance and reliability through well-structured code, profiling, and debugging.
• Support secure coding practices and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Participate in Agile development cycles, including sprint planning, daily scrums, and retrospectives.
• Conduct peer code reviews and contribute to system architecture decisions focused on scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Performs software and system testing procedures, bug verification, release testing, and beta support.
• Prepares documentation required of the product and analyzes software requirements for feasibility within time and cost constraints.
• May consult with customer concerning application and maintenance of software.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Agile development

Technical leadership

Debugging

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Red Hat OpenShift

Kafka

Kubernetes

Camel

Docker

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Nexus

Job description

Auria Space seeks a Software Developer to support the HADES program at Kirtland AFB, NM. This full-time role focuses on backend services, APIs, and system components, with Agile, DevSecOps practices, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.

You will design and implement software for satellite ground systems and secure communications, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and participate in architecture decisions to enhance scalability and reliability.