Software Dev Engineer IV

Apex Systems; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems in Redmond, WA is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer IV to join our data platform team building data pipelines and AWS infra for satellite inter-sat linked telemetry.

You will design batch and streaming pipelines, contribute to backend services, and ensure reliability at scale in a mission-critical environment. Requires 10+ years of production software, Python and Java, and strong cloud experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience in production environments.
• Fluent in Python and Java with production code written in both.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate batch and streaming data pipelines ingesting telemetry.
• Build and maintain AWS infrastructure behind pipelines deployed as code.
• Develop backend services and APIs for data access by internal tools.
• Monitor pipeline health, data quality, and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

Python

Java

Data pipelines

Docker

AWS

CI/CD

SQL

NoSQL

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Apache Spark

Apache Flink

Job description

# Software Dev Engineer IVApply**Job#: 3056274****Job Description:**Software Dev Engineer IV**Location:** Redmond, Washington (Onsite)Role OverviewWe are seeking a talented Senior Software Development Engineer to join our team, working on an ambitious satellite internet constellation that will provide fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. This role supports the data platform behind our optical inter-satellite link programs. It requires a strong foundation in production software development, data pipeline engineering, and AWS services.Key Responsibilities* Design, build, and operate batch and streaming data pipelines that ingest, transform, and serve manufacturing and on-orbit telemetry.* Build and maintain the AWS infrastructure behind those pipelines, deployed as code.* Build and optimize high-performance databases to handle massive volumes of telemetry and operational data.* Develop the backend services and APIs that serve this data to internal users and tools.* Handle day-to-day data operations: backfills, incoming data checks, and publishing the datasets other teams rely on.* Monitor pipeline health and data quality, and troubleshoot production issues.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, network architects, and scientists.* Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance in a mission-critical environment.Required Qualifications**Core Software Development:*** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.* 10+ years of professional software development experience in production environments.* Fluent in both Python and Java, with production code written in each.* Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.* Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines.* Knowledge of distributed systems and cloud computing platforms.* Understanding of IAM and least-privilege access patterns.* Experience with Docker.**Data Pipeline Experience:*** 5+ years of hands-on experience building and operating production data pipelines, both batch and streaming.* Experience designing ETL/ELT processes, including incremental loads, backfills, and late or out-of-order data.* Experience with distributed batch and stream processing frameworks, such as Apache Spark or Apache Flink.* Experience running pipelines in production: monitoring and alarming, data quality checks, and recovering from failed runs.* Engineering judgment to notice when telemetry looks wrong rather than passing it through.**AWS Services:*** Hands-on experience with AWS storage, compute, and data processing services.* Experience defining and deploying cloud infrastructure as code.**Database Building Experience:*** Proficiency with SQL at depth. Familiarity with NoSQL databases is useful.* Experience with database performance optimization, indexing strategies, and query tuning on large datasets.* Knowledge of data modeling, schema design, and database migration strategies.* Experience with data warehousing concepts, such as partitioning and columnar storage.Preferred Qualifications* Experience with columnar analytical databases.* Experience with high-volume time-series or telemetry data.* Experience with TypeScript and React.* Knowledge of network protocols and telecommunications systems. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Redmond, WA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 16, 2026**Pay Range:** $75 - $83 per hour