Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)

Awetomaton; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days PTO

401k match up to IRS limits

Health plan with HSA

Tech and Wellness reimbursement

Profit sharing

MacBook & well-equipped office

Job summary

Awetomaton is a Dayton-based defense startup building software that enables humans to make informed decisions from raw intel data, with a specialty in satellite collection. We seek engineers who thrive in mission-focused teams and value results that matter to customers.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that rewards initiative, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge web applications and secure, high-impact projects in a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in CS/Engineering field.
• 7+ years in a software-focused engineering career.
• 5+ years building web applications with React.
• 5+ years back-end development with Node.js including Express.js or similar.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Git for software configuration management (Git).
• Container technology experience (Docker/Podman).
• Master's degree in CS/Engineering (preferred).
• Experience with React frameworks like Next.js or React Router (preferred).
• Experience with ORM tools like Sequelize or Mongoose (preferred).

Skills

React

Node.js

Git

Containerization

Education

Bachelor of Science in CS/Software Eng/Engineering

Master of Science in CS/Software Eng/Engineering

Tools

Express.js

Docker/Podman

SQL/NoSQL Databases

RESTful APIs

Job description

Active Top Secret security clearance required.

Criteria for success

• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with peers & decision makers
• Demonstrate initiative when faced with limited guidance or ambiguous requirements
• Expert in modern web application technologies including TypeScript, React, NodeJS, etc.
• Experienced deploying web applications via containerization
• Proficient in building and integrating RESTful APIs and server-side logic

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Engineering discipline
• Seven (7) years of minimum experience in a software focused engineering career (Software Engineer, Computer Science, etc.)
• Five (5) years of minimum experience developing web applications with React
• Five (5) years of minimum experience with back-end development using Node.js, including frameworks like Express.js or similar
• Experience with database technologies such as SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) or NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB)
• Mastery of software configuration management using Git.
• Experience with Container Technology (Docker / podman / etc.)

Desired Education and Experience

• Master of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Engineering discipline
• Seven (7) years of experience developing web applications with modern web app libraries and frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, etc.)
• Experience with React frameworks such as Next.js or React Router
• Experience with database design, querying, and integration (e.g., ORM tools like Sequelize or Mongoose)
• Experience following GitFlow and GitOps workflows using team repository (GitHub / Gitlab / etc.)
• Demonstrable excellence in UI/UX
• Expertise with Container Technology (Docker / podman / etc.)

About Awetomaton

We build software that enables humans to make informed decisions from raw intel data, with a specialization in satellite collection. We are a Dayton-based defense startup that believes there is a critical skill & culture gap - one we are filling with high-output, mission focused engineering talent. Results matter to our customers. We've never lost a customer because we deliver what they need. Awetomaton is where you do work that matters with a passionate team in an environment that inspires your creativity.

Benefits

We provide industry leading benefits that balance your health & wellbeing today, as well as lay a solid financial future into retirement. Highlights of our benefit plan include:

• Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No approvals required.
• 100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $24,500 for 2026.
• Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans.
• Employee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required.
• Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match.
• MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.