Principal Systems Engineer for High-Performance Software Development

5 days ago

Herndon, Virginia, United States Maxar Technologies Full time

Maxar Technologies, a leader in signal and image processing, is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Software Development Engineer to join its Laika Mission Applications segment. This role offers the opportunity to amplify your impact by working on cutting-edge software solutions that support users in the defense and intelligence communities.

About Maxar

As an industry-leading earth observation satellite imagery provider, Maxar unlocks the promise of space to help governments and businesses solve problems on Earth and beyond. Our products and services contribute to missions in support of national security and efforts for the health and sustainability of our planet.

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Senior Backend Software Development Engineer to support the development and integration of various intelligence capabilities into a test and operational environment. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the high-side automated deployment pipeline, ensuring developers are not blocked by issues in the deployment process, and participating in building solutions for the Laika mission applications systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create, maintain, and improve the high-side automated deployment pipeline, ensuring Jenkins jobs for backend services and front-end applications are successful and up-to-date.
  • Create and manage Jenkins jobs for UI applications to ensure successful code builds.
  • Enhance the pipeline to prevent the deployment of broken configurations in YAML or JavaScript.
  • Optimize database and Rancher resources and conduct testing and tuning for improved performance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve Jenkins performance issues, ensuring build times are accurate and efficient.
  • Explore options for system scalability and performance through automated load balancing.
  • Develop an automated health monitoring system to detect deployment and resource issues.
  • Script and automate deployments to different environments to mitigate configuration management issues of configurations.
  • Troubleshoot issues across the application stack when issues arise.
  • Work closely with devops and developers teams to bridge any gap in process and communication.

Requirements

  • Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be substituted for a degree.
  • 15 years of relevant experience in software development, ranging from work in a DevOps environment as well as full-stack engineering.
  • Willing to work 5 days a week in the office.
  • Proficiency in the following technologies: Java, Apache NiFi workflow configuration and deployment, databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB, Python, machine learning, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud-like infrastructure, experience with Jenkins for pipeline integration and deployment, familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Desired Skills

  • Experience with load balancing and performance tuning.
  • Knowledge of health monitoring tools and best practices.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on optimizing deployment processes.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this position is $127,000 - $270,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved.

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