Software Development Engineer

Talentify; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Software Development Engineer for the Software & Networking team in Redmond, WA. You will design, build, test, and deploy end-to-end backend services that power core ground systems communicating with satellites and ground stations.

The role requires 5+ years of backend experience, strong Java expertise, AWS, CDK/TypeScript, and distributed systems design. This 6-month assignment offers extension potential and the chance to impact mission-critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend software development experience.
• Strong experience with Java, including OO principles, data structures, and design patterns for scalable backend services.
• Experience with backend API development, distributed systems, and service-oriented architectures.
• Experience with CDK/TypeScript or similar frameworks.
• Experience with AWS technologies (API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudWatch).
• Ability to design, develop, test, and deploy enterprise-scale backend features end to end.
• Experience contributing to design requirements and solutions for critical or highly reliable systems.
• Ability to think strategically about system-wide impact, mitigate risk, and deploy safely in live environments.
• Comfort working on backend systems used by embedded customer teams incl. satellites/antennas.
• Ability to build and operate services supporting distributed, mission-critical workloads.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy end-to-end backend services.
• Contribute to core ground services that integrate with satellites and ground stations.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable and reliable backend features.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Distributed systems

CDK/TypeScript

AWS

API design

End-to-end delivery

System design

Job description

Title: Software Development Engineer
Location: Redmond, WA
Duration: 6 months - extensions possible
Work Requirements: US Citizen or GC Holder

Job Description

Software Development Engineer for the Software & Networking team. We are looking for an experienced engineer to design, build, test, and deploy end to end services and features. This team builds and owns the core ground services that integrate with satellites and the ground stations.

Must‑Haves

• 5+ years of professional backend software development experience
• Strong experience with Java, including object-oriented principles, data structures, and design patterns for building scalable, reliable backend services
• Experience with backend API development, distributed systems, and service-oriented architectures
• Experience with CDK/TypeScript or similar frameworks
• Experience with AWS technologies such as API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, and CloudWatch
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, test, and deploy enterprise-scale backend features end to end, including working within existing codebases
• Experience contributing to design requirements and solution development for critical or highly reliable systems
• Ability to think strategically about system-wide impact, mitigate risk, and deploy safely in environments where services must remain operational
• Comfort working on backend systems used by embedded customer teams, including those operating software on satellites and antennas
• Ability to build and operate services that support highly distributed, mission-critical workloads with many downstream consumers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mission-critical or safety-sensitive systems
• Experience designing or operating services with large numbers of clients and APIs
• Familiarity with configuration-driven software deployment or systems that enable safe changes without impacting live operations
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Q CLI, Claude Code)

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status. INSPYR Solutions complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.