✨ About The Role
- The Senior Backend Engineer will be responsible for leading the development of core features for Sphinx’s Command and Control platform for US government satellites.
- This role involves designing and building technology to support the operations of various US Government satellites.
- The engineer will act as both an individual contributor and a subject matter expert, providing mentorship to other software engineers.
- The position requires a focus on automation and security in the development process.
- The role may involve travel for client visits, company gatherings, and project-related activities as needed.
⚡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience specifically in the Space Command and Control domain, with a preference for those with SatCom experience.
- A strong background in software engineering with at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience is essential.
- Proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks such as FastAPI, as well as familiarity with databases like PostgreSQL, is required.
- Candidates should have extensive experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, Azure, or GCP, and be comfortable building multi-tenant services.
- A self-directed learner who is willing to take ownership of technical problems and work collaboratively with a team will thrive in this role.