Python Backend Engineer — Space & Defense (On‑Site Boulder, Secret‑Eligible)

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Boulder (CO)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 145,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

SMX Space and Intelligence (S&I) Business Unit seeks a Software Engineer to strengthen backend development with Python on-site in Boulder, CO. The role emphasizes building scalable, secure systems for national defense projects and requires the ability to obtain an Interim DoD Secret Clearance.

Candidates should have a BS or higher in CS or a related field and 4+ years in Python-focused software engineering. Willingness to work in a highly secure, agile environment is essential.

Qualifications

BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or another relevant field.
4+ years of professional experience as a software engineer focusing on Python.
Ability to obtain Interim DoD Secret Clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deploy features.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using Python.
Utilize Gitlab, Gitlab Runner, Docker, Kubernetes and Helm Charts for deployments.
Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure optimal performance.
Utilize Jira for project management and tracking.
Apply DoD standards and protocols to ensure compliance and security.

Skills

Python

Agile methodologies

Education

BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Gitlab

Gitlab Runner

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm Charts

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Candidates should have a BS or higher in CS or a related field and 4+ years in Python-focused software engineering. Willingness to work in a highly secure, agile environment is essential.

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