Senior Software Engineer - Full-Stack
About The Position
Viasat is a company on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world, with over 35 years of experience in global communication. They are seeking an experienced full-stack software engineer to develop performant web applications using modern web technology. The role involves working on an API and Multi-network satellite orchestration platform that provides real-time situational awareness and command and control capabilities for a global fleet of high-value aircraft. The engineer will help drive product development by leveraging the latest advances in cloud and analytics technology.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience developing web applications, especially using one of React, Spring Boot, Python, or Go
- Solid understanding of foundational computer science concepts related to software architecture, basic algorithms, and data structures
- Experience in technologies used in cloud computing using AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
- Knowledge of microservice architectures
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Agile development environments
- Experience with React meta-frameworks like Next.js or TanStack
- Experience in and knowledge of databases, especially Redis, Elasticsearch, and InfluxDB
- UX/UI design experience or interest
- Experience with CI/CD frameworks like GitHub Actions, Ansible, ArgoCD, or related
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Leadership experience or interest (e.g., scrum master, team leader, mentor)
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with other engineers in an Agile-first self-organized Scrum team
- Collaborate with other engineers on emergent designs that have the correct amount of detail for the given situation
- Quickly iterate on customer focused features and be prepared to pivot when feedback is received
- Be a frontend or backend SME that mentors more junior engineers, while still understanding the full technology stack
- Partner with the UX design team to implement efficient and attractive workflows
- Always be looking for a better way to evolve the technology and the team
Benefits
- Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
- A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered
- Comprehensive benefit offerings focused on holistic health and wellness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
