Senior Backend Software Development Engineer

3 weeks ago

Herndon, Virginia, United States MAXAR Full time
Job Details

Maxar is seeking a skilled Senior Backend Software Development Engineer to join the Laika Mission Applications segment of the KTIS program. In this role, you will support the development and integration of various intelligence capabilities into a test and operational environment. Key responsibilities include 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.

This position requires collaboration across multiple teams and a focus on optimizing performance and reliability. 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.

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 team 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 and 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.

Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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