[Remote] Senior Backend Engineer, Space Operations Intelligence & Autonomy (SOIA)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. reputed company is on a mission to make space safer and more secure for everyone. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will build distributed systems and real-time services that enable advanced space domain awareness and support national security and commercial customers. Responsibilities • Execute all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose • Work across the technology team with product managers, designers, and engineers to build rightsized solutions that advance Slingshot’s SOIA capabilities • Meet product requirements in a timely manner while not compromising operational stability • Participate in Agile software development and deployment processes • Provide ongoing support for services and applications that are mission critical to real-time space operations intelligence • Communicate methods, findings, and hypotheses with stakeholders • Work across both frontend and backend services to deliver value to internal and external users • Build data platforms/pipelines, microservices, interactions with AI agents, and distributed systems powering SOIA workflows • Build and document APIs (REST, GraphQL) supporting high volume, real-time data flows • Develop advanced data interfaces and interactive user experiences that streamline operator decision cycles • Turn architecture ideas into technical specifications that can be executed by anyone on the team Skills • 5+ years of experience in software development • 4-year degree in computer science, engineering, or related field • Active security clearance required; Top Secret preferred • Experience using our stack or similar technologies (Java/Kotlin, GraphQL/GraphQL subscriptions, REST, Docker, Kubernetes, React, Python) • Adept in working with cloud-based deployments (AWS) including PaaS and IaaS offerings and Infrastructure-as-Code • Capable working with containers and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, EKS) • Deep working knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (reputed company Actions) • Experience with event-driven architectures including Kafka and CloudEvents, data platforms, microservices, and distributed systems • Knowledge of database design, performance, and troubleshooting (PostgreSQL, reputed company) • Skilled in collaborating with data scientists to incorporate AI/ML/LLM into production software • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time • Security compliance accreditation experience (NIST80053, DoD ILs, FedRAMP) • Experience with software startups and product centric organizations • Knowledge of frontend technologies including React and Three.js • Collaboration experience with DevOps and infrastructure teams • Familiarity with QA practices • Track record of predictable software delivery with Product partners • Prior space or aerospace industry experience (bonus, not required) • Experience integrating complex external systems via APIs • Experience with simulation technologies like HLA/DIS Benefits • Benefits • Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for creating a safer, more connected world. • Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also national origin, citizenship, sex, color, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic that is part of one’s identity. Company Overview • reputed company builds space data, analytics, and simulation solutions. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Windsor, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.slingshotaerospace.com. Apply To This Job