Software Engineer

Maxar is seeking a Junior Software Engineer in Tampa, FL. If you enjoy working collaboratively to encode complex cloud native services supporting world class satellite operations this would be an excellent opportunity for you to explore. We encounter difficult problems in our software domains, and we strive to solve them elegantly. You and your teammates will be responsible for the full development cycle of our suite of AWS microservices. Our services transform data from our world leading constellation of satellites into amazing products. You will fill an important role on a team that values collaboration, a gritty can-do attitude and continual learning. An ideal candidate will love to practice world-class software engineering disciplines and bring a quality first mindset to work every day. We embrace a culture where good ideas can come from anywhere and we focus on succeeding as a team. Maxar provides an opportunity to work in a vibrant, mature Agile environment. We embrace transparency and relish feedback loops that drive continuous improvement.We are a development partner with AWS and embrace cloud native solutions where they make sense for our business.

At Maxar, we realize that "Space is Cool". From manufacturing and flying satellites, to producing image products that can be seen in everyday apps like Google Maps to contributing earth imagery to stop slavery in the fishing industry. We don't create typical software and we aren't solving the same old problems that a hundred other companies are solving. We make a difference in the world, and we always seek to harness our capabilities For A Better World. Opportunities and growth are abundant at Maxar and we'd love to have you join our team.

We provide amazing resources to support learning and we set aside time for dedicated professional development, conference attendance, corporate partner and industry training, peer group collaboration, hackathons, as well as paid certifications and education reimbursement. We will work with you to define a career path that takes you where you want to go.

What you will do with your teammates:

• Develop and enhanceback-end services and user interfacesto exceedourcustomer expectations. This includes extensive test automation to ensure stability andevolving to highreliability through CI/CDpractices.

• Foster and support the on-going growth and practices of agileclouddevelopment within the organization.

• Pioneer new and innovative solutions leveraging the newest offerings from AWS

• Provide Tier-3 level support of the softwareyou and your team own.

• Own multipleservices and user interfacesthat make up part of our complex ground system.

• Collaborate withmotivated and highly skilledteammates. To us, this means being empathetic, being a good listener, sharing your knowledgeandco-creating anenvironment wheregreatideas canrise from anyone in the organization.

Minimum Requirements:

• US citizenship with the ability to obtain & maintain a Secret clearance.

• BS in a technical discipline (Computer Science or related preferred)or 4 additional years of work experience.

• 2+ years of using Python or Java to provide enterprise quality solutions. A Masters degree can count for 2 year of experience.

• Experience with:

  • JSON/REST

  • Service Oriented Architectures

  • Spatialdatabases

  • JavaScript/React/Angular experience

  • Linux

  • Exposure to building and supportingsolutions inAWS

• Willing to work on-site in Tampa, FL (4 days in office, 1 day remote).

These skills would be amazing:

• Agile software development lifecycle experience.

• 1+ years of building and supporting solutions in AWS.

• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.

• Self-starter with the ability to stay organized while balancing multiple priorities.

• AWS Associate or Pro Certification.

• Demonstrated ability to drive cross team collaboration.

• SAFeAgilest 4 Certification.

• Experience within theAerospace Industry.

• Experience building monitoring and alerting ina serverlessarchitecture.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

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 Maxar's Career page at the top of each job posting.

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

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.