CareerPlan

Senior Software Engineer

Aurora, COFull-time$160k2026-09-10 → 2026-11-10
Based in United StatesSecurity clearance required

Core

Design, build, and deploy resilient backend services, data pipelines, and system integrations for mission-critical national security capabilities.

Role type

Senior individual contributor backend software engineer

Builds

Scalable, high-availability backend services, APIs, and data pipelines

Domain

National security / Defense technology

Required skills

Python (backend, async), Bash scripting, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes (Helm), CI/CD pipeline management, automated testing, system optimization

Preferred skills

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, Security+ certification, event-driven messaging patterns, microservices architecture, space-to-ground systems

Technologies

Python, Bash, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Git

Responsibilities

Design and maintain scalable backend services and APIs; implement reliable interfaces and integration layers; author comprehensive automated test suites; optimize resource usage and query performance; containerize services and manage Kubernetes deployments; maintain CI/CD pipelines; partner with cross-functional teams to deliver production increments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC