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We are hiring for a Staff Software Engineer to join our team in Westminster, CO.

This position can work remotely two days per week and in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.

The software engineering group for this position is responsible for the Mission Control System (MCS) domain of the Vantor Ground System for our constellation of earth observation satellites. The role reports to an Agile Manager and works with System Engineers, Operations Engineers, Spacecraft Engineers, Space Vehicle Operators, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners.

As a member of an agile scrum team, the Staff Software Development Engineer will work on a cross-functional team on the next gen, cloud-based, satellite ground system software. The team member will provide on-schedule, high quality, operational and test code adhering to designs, acceptance criteria and corporate standards, with appropriate demonstrations and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Software design and development of operational code of new features and defect repairs
• Develop automated unit, functional, and integration tests
• Demonstration and documentation of functionality and test results
• Troubleshoot operational issues
• Support deadlines and communicate issues/results
• Participate in Communities of Practice for adherence and improvement of best practices

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years software development of complex software systems
• Expertise with Python for webservices (django) and scripting
• Expertise in Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, CENTOS/AL3)
• Expertise with API concepts like REST/JSON/YAML
• Experience with test automation languages/frameworks: Cucumber, Gherkin, Behave

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with build and deploy technologies like K8S, docker, jenkins, helm, terraform
• Experience with RabbitMQ/PostgreSQL/Redis/Elasticsearch
• Expertise with Ruby and GO programing languages
• Experience in hybrid cloud networks
• Experience with CI/CD
• Experience with Aerospace and/or Satellite Ground Systems
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment
• Experience with operational support of a complex microservice based system

Pay Transparency:

In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $102,000.00 - $170,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits:

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: [https://www.

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Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.