Data and Cloud Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Data-centric Platforms and Architectures Department designs and develops data platforms and solutions that leverage cloud capabilities for a variety of civil and national security space customers. Join us to accomplish innovative work on modern data platforms and data-intensive cloud native applications for the space enterprise. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cloud-Native and Microservices Developer to design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and resilient applications and data platforms for a cloud environment. The ideal candidate will be adept at building modular, independently deployable services using modern cloud technologies and development practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions and ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced, agile environment. This is a full-time position based in Colorado Springs, CO, which requires 100% onsite work.

Requirements

Engineering Specialist - Software Architecture Engineering and Cloud Computing Architecture
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or other related STEM concentrations.
8+ years of professional experience in software development, cloud native development, software and data architecture development, or similar technical specializations.
Experience in designing, developing, and implementing data-intensive cloud-native applications with a microservices architecture.
Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specification and design documents.
Build and maintain scalable and resilient microservices using programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go.
Knowledge of containerization technologies (eg Docker) and orchestration platforms (eg Kubernetes), with hands on experience collaborating with cloud platform and Dev Ops engineers to streamline deployment and monitoring practices.
Background in troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading existing software to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site if required.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which is issued by the US Government.
US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Computer Science or other applicable STEM concentration.
Knowledge of semantic data management or graph databases (ex. Neo4J, AWS Neptune).
Experience with creating and maintaining organizational data management policies.
Develop robust and efficient RESTful APIs for inter-service communication.
Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
An in-depth understanding in at least one of the following technical subject areas:
Working with databases (SQL, NoSQL) and ETL processes.
Data integration tools, platforms, and pipelines such as Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, Denodo, or Palantir’s Warp Core.
Familiarity with monitoring, tracing, and service mesh technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead, coordinate, and collaborate with multi-functional teams to build and deploy prototypes that support the customer’s mission using cloud services or on-premise infrastructure.
Designing data-intensive cloud native applications to some of the most challenging problems currently facing the space enterprise
Interfacing directly with product owners and customers to iterate on the best solution to solve their most complex problems.
Guiding customers through assessments of their existing legacy application environments, providing recommendations on a prioritization roadmap for application modernization, and identifying applications for migration to the cloud.
Working closely with National Security Space, United States Space Force, and other Department of Defense customers.
Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud technologies, industry trends, and best practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect