Backend Engineer

Evona Space — United States · Posted ~1 hour ago

Mid Full-time

Skills

Python AWS Backend development API development Cloud infrastructure Scalable systems GraphQL Docker Kubernetes Terraform EC2 S3 RDS Fargate EKS Lambda

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A rapidly growing space-technology organization is hiring a Backend Engineer to build reliable, scalable software for large-scale satellite operations. You will develop Python backend applications and APIs, integrate AWS services, and work with GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Prior aerospace experience is not required.

Highlights

Work on high-impact cloud software in a small engineering team, with the opportunity to build scalable systems supporting large-scale satellite operations. Aerospace experience is not required, and the space domain can be learned on the job.

Description

🚀 We’re Hiring: Backend Engineer | Satellite Technology | Location: Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Washington, DC **Experience in aerospace or satellite technology is not required. If you can build reliable cloud software, the space side can be taught. I’m partnering with a fast-growing space technology company that is transforming how satellites are operated through modern, cloud-native software. We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to develop scalable ground-satellite operations software using Python and AWS. You’ll join a small, high-impact engineering team building APIs, integrating cloud services and helping operate hundreds—and eventually thousands—of satellites more efficiently. What you’ll be doing: • Developing backend applications and APIs using Python • Integrating AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Fargate, EKS and Lambda • Building secure, scalable and high-performing cloud infrastructure • Working with GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes and Terraform • Contributing to generative AI integrations, DevSecOps and CI/CD tooling • Collaborating with frontend engineers, backend engineers and product managers • Helping shape software architecture within a fast-moving startup environment What we’re looking for: • 3+ years of backend or full-stack software development experience • Strong Python and AWS experience • Experience designing, integrating and troubleshooting APIs • Knowledge of containers, infrastructure as code and cloud deployments • Familiarity with GitHub or GitLab development workflows • A self-starting mentality and high standards for software quality, resilience and performance • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred **Experience in aerospace or satellite technology is not required. If you can build reliable cloud software, the space side can be taught. Eligibility: Candidates must meet U.S. Person/ITAR requirements and be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Visa sponsorship is not available. #BackendEngineer #PythonDeveloper #AWSJobs #SoftwareEngineering #SpaceTech #CloudEngineering #GraphQL #Kubernetes #Terraform #Hiring