Senior Software Engineer (Python, AWS)

Aqua IT; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua IT in the United States is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead backend initiatives that fuse data sources and automate analyst workflows. You will act as a technical expert, guiding major assignments and ensuring on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across the Intelligence Community, communicate with military and civilian personnel, and thrive in fast-paced projects with frequent context switching.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance (eligible for CI Poly).
• 9–13 years of backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, AWS, and containerizing applications.
• Experience in Agile/SAFe environments.
• Experience using GitLab for code source repository and CI/CD.
• Experience developing geospatial applications and interfacing with geospatial systems.
• Experience with geospatial data formats like Shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML/KMZ, NTIF, WKT.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend development fusing data sources to automate analysts' workflows.
• Act as a technical expert, guiding major assignments and project outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Context switch between multiple projects and applications daily.

Skills

Backend development

Python

AWS

Geospatial processing

GitLab / CI-CD

SAFe / Agile

Stakeholder communication

Tools

GitLab

GitLab CI/CD

Shapefiles

GeoJSON

KML/KMZ

NTIF

WKT

Geospatial APIs

Open-source GIS

Job description

Overview:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be working primarily on backend code fusing multiple data sources and processes together providing immediate value to the analysts by automating their workflows. You will function as a technical expert and be responsible for leading major assignments and guiding project outcomes. You will work with stakeholders from across the Intelligence Community and will need to be comfortable communicating with both military and civilian personnel. You will work on multiple projects each day so must be comfortable context switching between applications.

Responsibilities:

• Active TS/SCIclearance (eligible for CI Poly)
• 9–13years of backend software development experience
• Strong ability to plan, manage, and deliver complex technology assignments
• Proficiency in Python, AWS Services, and containerizing applications
• Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments
• Experience using GitLab for code source repository and using GitLab CI/CD
• Experience developing Geospatial focused applications and scripts and a deep expertise interfacing with geospatial systems using open-source and proprietary geospatial formats
• Experience with Geospatial data formats like Shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML/KMZ, NTIF, WKT,

Preferred (not required):

• Ability to work independently with clients or stakeholders to develop user stories for full-service consumer and business applications
• Experience with government and/or commercial imagery products, including EO and SAR or related RADAR imaging technologies
• Agile certifications
• Experience developing automated detection algorithms
• Experience developing and training AI models