MID LEVEL SOFTWARE ENGINEER

IGNITE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to support NASA programs within a compliant, team‑driven environment. You will design, develop, and maintain web apps using C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, Angular, and SQL Server, while building low‑code solutions with Power Platform.

Collaborate with civil servants and contractors across SDLC, implement RESTful APIs, dashboards, data models, and secure coding practices to deliver mission‑critical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/Eng or related field.
• 5–8 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with C# and ASP.NET Core/MVC.
• Experience building front-end apps with Angular and/or Blazor.
• Experience developing with Power Apps (Canvas/Model‑Driven) and Power Automate.
• Proficiency with SQL Server and database design.
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with version control (TFS/Azure DevOps).
• Ability to operate in a structured, compliance‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications supporting NASA missions.
• Build modern UI components with Blazor and Angular.
• Develop backend services and RESTful APIs using C# and ASP.NET Core.
• Write optimized SQL queries and support database design (SQL Server).
• Create low‑code/no‑code solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse.
• Integrate Power Platform apps with data sources and REST APIs.
• Develop and optimize Power BI dashboards and reports for data‑driven decisions.
• Collaborate with NASA civil servants and contractor teams throughout the SDLC.
• Perform code reviews and ensure coding standards and security compliance.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET Core/MVC

Angular

Blazor

Power Apps

Power Automate

SQL Server

RESTful APIs

Azure DevOps

TFS

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Tools

Azure DevOps

TFS

Job description

Igniters operate in the world’s most demanding environment. Igniters are self‑motivated, mission‑driven, and relentless in solving the Warfighters’ hardest problems. We move fast, think differently, and execute with precision to tackle high‑stakes challenges across AI/ML, space and missile defense intelligence, EMSO, advanced analytics, and programmatic domains. As an employee‑owned SDVOSB headquartered in Huntsville, AL, our team delivers mission‑critical impact for the Army, Air Force, Space Force, MDA, NASA, DIA, and FBI.

Ignite exists to outpace the threat and deliver results that matter in the moments that count. As a Mid‑Level Software Engineer supporting NASA programs through a contractor organization, you will develop, maintain, and enhance web‑based and low‑code applications that support mission operations, engineering analysis, and enterprise systems. This role requires working within a highly collaborative, process‑driven environment, contributing to applications that support critical spaceflight and research initiatives.

You will leverage a Microsoft‑based technology stack including C#, ASP.NET, Blazor, Angular, SQL Server, and the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) while adhering to NASA and contractor software development standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications supporting NASA mission and enterprise systems
• Build modern UI components using Blazor and Angular
• Develop backend services and RESTful APIs using C# and ASP.NET Core
• Write optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and support database design (SQL Server)
• Create and maintain low‑code/no‑code solutions using Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse
• Integrate Power Platform applications with enterprise data sources and REST APIs
• Develop, maintain, and optimize interactive Power BI dashboards and reports to support data‑driven decision‑making
• Create efficient data models, DAX calculations, and Power Query transformations to ensure accuracy and performance across BI solutions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and translate them into intuitive visualizations and KPIs
• Collaborate with NASA civil servants, engineers, and cross‑functional contractor teams
• Participate in full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment
• Perform code reviews and ensure compliance with coding standards and security requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in both traditional and low‑code application environments
• Use Team Foundation Server (TFS) / Azure DevOps for source control, backlog management, and CI/CD pipelines
• Support documentation, including technical design documents and user guides

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 5–8 years of professional software development experience
• Strong experience with C# and ASP.NET (Core and/or MVC)
• Experience building front‑end applications with Angular and/or Blazor
• Experience developing solutions using Power Apps (Canvas/Model‑Driven) and Power Automate
• Proficiency with SQL Server, including database design and performance tuning
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with TFS or Azure DevOps for version control and work tracking
• Ability to work in a structured, compliance‑driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting government or aerospace programs
• Familiarity with NASA software standards or similar regulated environments
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Dataverse, and Power Platform administration
• Knowledge of microservices and distributed systems
• Experience building custom connectors for Power Platform
• Experience with automated testing and test frameworks
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices (NIST, secure coding standards)

Security & Clearance Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for NASA contract work)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher‑level clearance (as required by contract)

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills, especially in cross‑organizational teams
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and reliability
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proactive problem‑solving mindset