Senior Software Engineer - Full-Stack
About The Position
Viasat is seeking an experienced full-stack software engineer to develop performant web applications using modern web technologies. The role supports an API and multi-network satellite orchestration platform that provides real-time situational awareness and command-and-control capabilities to a global fleet of high-value aircraft. The engineer will help advance the product by applying cloud and analytics technologies. The position works collaboratively in an Agile-first, self-organized Scrum team. The engineer contributes to appropriately detailed designs, iterates on customer-focused features in response to feedback, and may serve as a frontend or backend subject-matter expert while understanding the full technology stack. The role also partners with UX designers and contributes to improving the technology and team.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience developing web applications, especially with one or more of React, Spring Boot, Python, or Go.
- Solid understanding of foundational computer science concepts related to software architecture, basic algorithms, and data structures.
- Experience with cloud-computing technologies, such as 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 a related field.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Agile development environments.
- Experience with React meta-frameworks such as Next.js or TanStack.
- Experience with and knowledge of databases, especially Redis, Elasticsearch, and InfluxDB.
- UX/UI design experience or interest.
- Experience with CI/CD frameworks such as GitHub Actions, Ansible, ArgoCD, or related technologies.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Leadership experience or interest, such as scrum master, team leader, or mentor.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers in an Agile-first, self-organized Scrum team.
- Work with other engineers on emergent designs with an appropriate level of detail.
- Iterate quickly on customer-focused features and adapt based on customer feedback.
- Serve as a frontend or backend subject-matter expert and mentor more junior engineers while maintaining understanding of the full technology stack.
- Partner with the UX design team to implement efficient and attractive workflows.
- Look for ways to evolve and improve the technology and the team.
Benefits
- Medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.
- Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
