Software Engineer III

Sierra Space•Centennial, CO

About The Position

The Software Engineer III role involves designing, developing, and testing software applications for space systems and technologies. This advanced position requires expertise in at least one programming language, an advanced understanding of software development principles, and the ability to design and architect complex software systems. The role includes writing clean, maintainable code, collaborating with team members to understand project requirements, and contributing to the development of innovative software solutions. Additionally, this position involves mentoring and guiding other engineers, providing technical leadership and support. In this role, you will design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies while writing clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards. You will architect and implement complex software systems to meet project requirements and collaborate with team members to understand project needs, contributing to the development of effective software solutions. Utilizing version control systems such as Git, you will manage code changes and work collaboratively with team members. You will participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards, troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner, and document software configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference. Staying current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies will be essential, and you will mentor and guide other engineers, providing technical leadership and support to foster growth and collaboration within the team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +3 yrs experience)
Typically, 5+ years of related experience
Expertise in one to multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles
Ability to design and architect complex software systems
Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to mentor and guide other engineers
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required
U.S. Citizenship status is required

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Python and React
Experience with Python FastAPI
Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and ArgoCD for application deployments
Experience with code coverage testing and writing unit tests
Experience with Agile or Scrum/Kanban methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence)
Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell) and automation tools (Ansible)
Strong analytical skills, performance profiling, and debugging complex systems
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, and efficient with collaborative tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) and development ceremonies (daily standup, backlog grooming, work planning, task estimation, retrospectives, etc.)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and cloud-native development
Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Understanding of network protocols, security principles, and secure coding practices
Ability to write and maintain technical documentation
Strong problem-solving skills and experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
Experience with continuous integration and automated test
Knowledge of and experience implementing Software Design Patterns
Knowledge of database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is preferred

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies
Write clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards
Architect and implement complex software systems to meet project requirements
Collaborate with team members to understand project needs, contributing to the development of effective software solutions
Utilize version control systems such as Git to manage code changes and work collaboratively
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development standards
Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner
Document software configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies
Mentor and guide other engineers, providing technical leadership and support to foster growth and collaboration within the team