Remote Senior Architect - Secure Distributed Data Pipelines

Slingshot Aerospace, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. is looking for a Technical Architect to lead the design and implementation of high-performance data processing platforms. This role requires deep expertise in Python, FastAPI, and distributed architectures, with a focus on security and scalability.

Ideal candidates are located in the DC-Baltimore area with an Active Top Security Clearance. The position offers a competitive compensation package of $175k - $250k, equity, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Python, FastAPI, event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB and caching systems.
• Strong ability in data modeling and indexing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of data processing platforms.
• Build and scale FastAPI-based microservices.
• Architect and implement ETL frameworks and data pipelines.
• Apply Secure SDLC principles across architecture and coding.

Skills

Expert-level Python experience

Strong FastAPI design

Production-level experience with Kafka

Experience with Redis

Linux proficiency

Debug complex distributed systems

AWS experience

Application of Secure SDLC principles

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in CS, Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. is looking for a Technical Architect to lead the design and implementation of high-performance data processing platforms. This role requires deep expertise in Python, FastAPI, and distributed architectures, with a focus on security and scalability.

Ideal candidates are located in the DC-Baltimore area with an Active Top Security Clearance. The position offers a competitive compensation package of $175k - $250k, equity, and benefits.