Full Stack Software Engineer – Mission Planning

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. Build multi-tenant backend services on public cloud platforms such as AWS .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building multi-tenant backend services on public cloud platforms, particularly AWS, while proficiently developing APIs and backend systems using Python. Capable of designing secure and scalable architectures, implementing authentication mechanisms, and optimizing relational databases.

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Python DevelopmentMicroservice DevelopmentAWS Cloud PlatformRelational Database DesignAuthentication Mechanisms

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Hard Skills

PythonSQLTypeScriptMicroservicesUnit TestingIntegration TestingPostgreSQLOAuth 2.0JWTDocker

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSGitGitHubCI/CD PipelinesKafkaKubernetesHelmVite

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Backend ServicesAPIsComponent-Based ArchitectureZero Trust PrinciplesAsynchronous Messaging

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesPostgresPythonShell ScriptingSQLTypeScriptUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build multi-tenant backend services on public cloud platforms such as AWS
Architect, develop, and consume APIs and backend services
Create software system designs from business requirements and translate functional needs into technical specifications
Present technical designs and recommendations to engineering teams and stakeholders
Collaborate with MBSE and Test teams to align requirements, models, and implementation
Develop Python backend services, APIs, automation logic, and platform-level components
Design user interfaces and implement reusable front-end software components
Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms
Develop microservices and service-to-service communication patterns
Investigate and resolve production issues using structured diagnostic and troubleshooting methods
Support customer and partner integration activities during platform deployment and capability development
Solve technical challenges related to secure and scalable satellite communications infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience; OR bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8+ years of experience; OR master’s degree in a related field and 6+ years of experience; OR doctoral degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience
An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum Secret clearance required and must be maintained
Proficiency in Python development for backend systems and APIs
Experience designing, implementing, and optimizing relational databases, including SQL, triggers, functions, and stored procedures
Experience implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms, including RBAC and ABAC
Experience with microservice development and backend service architectures
Proficiency in TypeScript development
Experience developing front-end applications using Vite and modern web development tools
Experience with component-based architecture, state management, application routing, and responsive design
Experience with Git-based source control and structured code reviews
Experience investigating and resolving production issues in operational environments
Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and automated test workflows
Working knowledge of PKI concepts and asynchronous messaging architectures
Experience with PostgreSQL, OAuth 2.0, JWT, Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, Kafka, and Unix shell scripting
Experience applying Zero Trust software development principles
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
Experience with at least one major commercial cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully comprehensive medical plans
Tuition reimbursement
Tuition assistance
Fertility treatment
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus