Applications Programmer I

Company Overview

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with a network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium’s network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things. At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world.

About the Role

We are looking for an exceptional entry-level Applications Programmer to join our B/OSS delivery team! This position is primarily responsible for participating in Java-based application development and will provide technical support to the operations and Tier2 teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and maintaining Java and PHP based applications as well as REST and SOAP APIs
• Contribute to the efforts of modernizing our applications with the latest tools and technologies
• Work collaboratively with the development, integration and testing teams
• Aid in the integration, documentation, testing and deployment of applications
• Support QA efforts, by resolving issues and defects in a timely manner
• Strictly adhere to the development process, coding standards and guidelines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Knowledge of PHP, Java, and SQL
• Familiarity with tools like Eclipse and Gitlab and automation / unit testing tools for Java based applications
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate key messages and ideas clearly and effectively
• The ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with your manager and members of your team, while being open and responsive to constructive feedback as they guide and mentor you
• The ability to think outside the box to help solve problems, with the humility to ask for help when needed
• The ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and the readiness to take on any new tasks that are handed to you
• The ability to handle multiple tasks at once and complete them on time with mostly no errors
• The ability to motivate yourself to develop professionally, continuously learn, and share knowledge with others
• The willingness to learn new programming skills and tools

Qualifications

• Previous exposure via college courses or internships to the following: Java Certifications, AWS Certifications, Oracle Database, CI/CD experience for java applications, PHP

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $65,000 - $80,000 USD
• Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors and this range represents an estimate of compensation at the time of posting.
• Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.

Pay

• Base Pay Range: $65,000 - $80,000 USD

Schedule

• This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer.
• The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.
• Under Iridium’s Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least three days per week (approximately 60%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship-building, and professional growth.
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