Slingshot Aerospace

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Job Description: • Execute all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose • Work across the technology team with product managers, designers, and engineers to build rightsized solutions that advance Slingshot’s SOIA capabilities • Meet product requirements in a timely manner while not compromising operational stability • Participate in Agile software development and deployment processes • Provide ongoing support for services and applications that are mission critical to real-time space operations intelligence • Communicate methods, findings, and hypotheses with stakeholders • Work across both frontend and backend services to deliver value to internal and external users • Build data platforms/pipelines, microservices, interactions with AI agents, and distributed systems powering SOIA workflows • Build and document APIs (REST, GraphQL) supporting high volume, real-time data flows • Develop advanced data interfaces and interactive user experiences that streamline operator decision cycles • Turn architecture ideas into technical specifications that can be executed by anyone on the team Requirements: • 5+ years of experience in software development • 4-year degree in computer science, engineering, or related field • Active security clearance required; Top Secret preferred • Experience using our stack or similar technologies (Java/Kotlin, GraphQL/GraphQL subscriptions, REST, Docker, Kubernetes, React, Python) • Adept in working with cloud-based deployments (AWS) including PaaS and IaaS offerings and Infrastructure-as-Code • Capable working with containers and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, EKS) • Deep working knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions) • Experience with event-driven architectures including Kafka and CloudEvents, data platforms, microservices, and distributed systems • Knowledge of database design, performance, and troubleshooting (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) • Skilled in collaborating with data scientists to incorporate AI/ML/LLM into production software • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time Benefits: • Health insurance • Retirement plans • Paid time off