Software Engineer- Viasat Government

Viasat, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

16h

About The Position

Viasat is looking for an experienced full stack software engineer who enjoys developing performant web applications using modern web technology. We are developing 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, and we need your help to drive the product forward leveraging the latest advances in cloud and analytics technology.

Requirements

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience developing web applications, with expertise in one or more of the following technologies: React, Spring Boot, Python, or Go.
• Strong understanding of core computer science fundamentals, including software architecture, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience building and deploying solutions in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with microservices architectures and modern distributed systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in Agile development environments and contributing to collaborative, iterative delivery processes.
• Familiarity with modern React meta-frameworks such as Next.js or TanStack.
• Experience with database technologies, particularly Redis, Elasticsearch, and TimescaleDB.
• Interest in or experience with UX/UI design, with an appreciation for creating intuitive user experiences.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and frameworks such as GitHub Actions, Ansible, ArgoCD, or similar technologies.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong interest in leadership opportunities such as serving as a Scrum Master, team lead, or mentor.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with fellow engineers in an Agile, self-organized Scrum team, sharing ideas and supporting one another to deliver great outcomes.
• Partner with teammates to develop practical, evolving designs that provide the right level of detail for each situation.
• Rapidly iterate on customer-focused features, embracing feedback and adapting quickly to meet changing needs.
• Serve as a frontend or backend subject matter expert, mentoring junior engineers while maintaining a strong understanding of the broader technology stack.
• Work hand-in-hand with the UX design team to create intuitive, efficient, and engaging user experiences.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve our technology, processes, and team effectiveness, helping drive innovation and growth.

Benefits

• range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered
• comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level