Backend Engineer

About the role

Quindar builds modern, cloud-native satellite mission operations software with a simple mission: to operate satellites like servers. Our platform replaces fragmented, legacy ground systems with an integrated, automation-driven approach that brings modern software velocity to space operations. You’ll develop ground satellite operations software using Python and AWS services. Satellites are treated as flying servers that connect every 90 minutes, with the platform managing hundreds of them.

You will develop APIs, integrate with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Fargate, and EKS, and focus on scalability, security, cost, and performance. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll implement new features, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization to support the efficient and reliable operations of thousands of satellites. While backend development is the primary responsibility, the ideal candidate can also contribute to generative AI integrations, DevSecOps and CI/CD tooling, and software architecture design.

Day-to-day, you’ll work within an Agile Scrum team of frontend and backend engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend software for satellite operations using Python and AWS services.
• Design, analyze, and troubleshoot APIs, including integrations with AI platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, and AskSage.
• Optimize AWS resource utilization (Lambda, ECS, EKS, CloudWatch, S3, EFS/EBS, EC2, RDS) for scalability, security, cost, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, implement features, and resolve issues.
• Contribute to DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and software architecture design.
• Automate processes to improve operational efficiency for satellite missions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in backend development, full-stack development, or a related role. Self-starters with strong technical skills and product obsession may substitute for professional experience.
• Proficiency in Python, GraphQL, Docker, and Terraform (or similar Infrastructure-as-Code tools).
• Experience with containerized applications and Kubernetes cluster deployments.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (e.g., Lambda, ECS, EKS, CloudWatch, S3, EFS/EBS, EC2, RDS).
• Fluency in collaborative development using Git (GitHub/GitLab).
• U.S. Person status required (citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Compliance with ITAR regulations (applicants must be eligible for U.S. Department of State authorizations).

Skills

• Deep technical analysis and troubleshooting.
• Independent self-starter with the ability to deliver projects on time with minimal guidance.
• High standards for software maintainability, quality, resilience, and performance.
• Strong cross-functional communication with engineers and product managers.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO with a minimum requirement of 15 days off per year.
• Comprehensive health insurance (100% coverage for employees, family coverage available).
• Quarterly health & wellness benefits.
• 4% 401(k) matching.
• Quarterly 4-day company offsites in locations like San Francisco, Nashville, Denver, Santa Fe, and New York City.
• Opportunity to shape the company’s culture and future growth.

Pay

Compensation range: $120,000 – $180,000.