Senior Software Engineer - Java/Python Backend & APIs

AeroVironment, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain web-based software for national defense missions from Annapolis.

You will contribute across the full development lifecycle, supporting backend services, REST APIs, and data pipelines that enable visualizations and operational tools. Responsibilities include building web apps, APIs, debugging, and implementing CI/CD automation, with documentation and release notes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and frameworks like Spring Boot or Flask.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain web applications and backend services using Java and Python.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate external data sources.
• Debug and correct software defects while optimizing performance.
• Contribute to DevOps workflows and CI/CD automation.
• Write and maintain technical documentation, tests, and release notes.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to define and refine features.

Skills

Java

Python

Spring Boot

Flask

Distributed systems

Microservices

Data pipelines

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ElasticSearch

MongoDB

Redis

ArangoDB

Kafka

Flink

AWS

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain web-based software for national defense missions from Annapolis.

You will contribute across the full development lifecycle, supporting backend services, REST APIs, and data pipelines that enable visualizations and operational tools. Responsibilities include building web apps, APIs, debugging, and implementing CI/CD automation, with documentation and release notes.