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Sierra Space · 2 hours ago

Software Engineer II

Centennial, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$103K/yr - $142K/yr

2+ years exp

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company focused on safeguarding national security through innovative space systems. The Software Engineer II role involves designing, developing, and testing software applications for space technologies, requiring strong programming skills and collaboration with team members to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace TravelTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies

Write clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards

Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of software solutions

Utilize version control systems such as Git to manage code changes and work effectively with team members

Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards

Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner

Document software designs, configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference

Stay current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies

Qualification

PythonSoftware Development PrinciplesAgile MethodologiesCloud PlatformsReactKubernetesCI/CD PipelinesDatabase ManagementTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingTechnical Documentation

Required

Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)

Typically, 2+ years of related experience

Strong understanding of at least one programming language, and general knowledge of others

Strong understanding of software development principles

Ability to design, code, test, and debug complex software applications

Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred

Proficiency in Python and React

Experience with Python FastAPI

Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and ArgoCD for application deployments

Experience with code coverage testing and writing unit tests

Experience with Agile or Scrum/Kanban methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence)

Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell) and automation tools (Ansible)

Strong analytical skills, performance profiling, and debugging complex systems

Excellent communication and teamwork skills, and efficient with collaborative tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) and development ceremonies (daily standup, backlog grooming, work planning, task estimation, retrospectives, etc.)

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and cloud-native development

Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)

Understanding of network protocols, security principles, and secure coding practices

Ability to write and maintain technical documentation

Strong problem-solving skills and experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing

Experience with continuous integration and automated test

Knowledge of and experience implementing Software Design Patterns

Knowledge of database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

And more

Company

Sierra Space

Sierra Space is a commercial space company that specializes in the development of advanced space technologies and solutions. It is a sub-organization of Sierra Nevada Corporation.

Founded in 2021

Louisville, Colorado, USA

1001-5000 employees