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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Full-Stack Web Developer - **Company:** Loft Orbital Solutions - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Geographic Information Systems, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Application Performance Management, Computer Vision, Cloud Engineering, Program Optimization, Software Quality, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Data Security, Data Systems, DevOps, Web Development, Memory Management, Geospatial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Node.Js, OpenLayers, Performance Tuning, PostGIS, Quantum GIS (QGIS), Svelte, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Streaming, TypeScript, Web Services, Parquet, Cloud Platform System, Tailwind, ReactJS, Software Application Programming, Backend, Fastapi, Vue.js, Containerization, Data Lakes, Webpack, Low Latency, Geospatial Data Abstraction Library (GDAL), Deployment Automation, Web Technologies, Front End Software Development, Docker - **Published:** May 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7c0632f98e6ae605 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Web services design?, * 10+ years of experience in software engineering and full-stack web development. * Proven track record leading complex web-development projects with highly interactive and reactive UIs. * Strong expertise in modern frontend and backend technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React, FastAPI, and related ecosystems. * Experience designing scalable software architectures and APIs. * Strong understanding of computer architecture and performance optimization, including data flows, storage systems, networking, memory management, and latency considerations. * Experience with cloud-native and containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes. * Strong knowledge of databases and geospatial data technologies including PostgreSQL/PostGIS and related tools. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile software development methodologies. * Familiarity with GIS and geospatial technologies such as Mapbox/MapLibre, OpenLayers, QGIS, GDAL, STAC, and OGC standards. * Strong programming experience in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript. * Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously in fast-paced environments. * Strong communication skills and English fluency., * Experience in Earth Observation or Remote Sensing domains. * Knowledge of GeoINT workflows and geospatial intelligence applications. * Experience applying AI/ML techniques to computer vision, geographic data, or remote sensing datasets. * Experience building real-time, highly interactive visualization platforms. * Familiarity with WebGL2, WebAssembly, DuckDB, Parquet, Tailwind, Vite, Vue, or Svelte. * Experience leading or mentoring software engineering teams. * Curiosity, innovative mindset, and passion for learning emerging technologies. * Ability and willingness to travel internationally and collaborate across distributed global teams. ## Description As Orbitworks deploys next-generation Earth Observation capabilities through the Altair program, we are seeking an experienced Senior Full-Stack Web Developer to lead the design and implementation of customer-oriented software solutions that enable mission tasking, data access, analytics, and downstream services. In this role, you will lead the development of highly interactive, high-performance applications and backend services focused on order management, geospatial datalake systems, and AI-enabled downstream processing. You will work at the intersection of space systems, geospatial intelligence, cloud-native infrastructure, and modern web technologies to create scalable products that directly support Orbitworks' operational and commercial objectives. This is a unique opportunity to shape the software backbone of a rapidly growing New Space company, contributing to products that manage and exploit large-scale spatiotemporal datasets in real time. The ideal candidate combines deep software engineering expertise with strong systems thinking, curiosity for innovation, and a passion for building elegant and performant user experiences., * Lead the development of Orbitworks' "Solutions" software stack in collaboration with the Principal Solution Architect.. * Define and implement scalable frontend and backend architectures for customer-facing applications. * Drive engineering best practices across the software development lifecycle, including tooling, code quality, testing, and deployment strategies. * Promote and implement AI-assisted development workflows and modern engineering practices. * Software Development. * Develop highly interactive frontend applications and performant backend APIs. * Implement features for key strategic projects including: + CNC2: Collection Needs Command & Control platform for order management and tasking. + Datalake: Cataloguing, storage, streaming, and downstream data services for customers and AI applications. * Design systems capable of processing large volumes of geospatial and temporal data with high responsiveness and reliability. * Build applications leveraging modern web technologies and geospatial frameworks. * Infrastructure & Deployment. * Implement containerized deployment strategies using Docker and Kubernetes. * Support CI/CD implementation and Agile development workflows. * Coordinate closely with Infrastructure teams to ensure application performance, scalability, and operational readiness. * Contribute to production monitoring, deployment automation, and platform optimization. * Partner with multidisciplinary teams across software, infrastructure, mission operations, and data systems. * Contribute technical expertise to architectural decisions and long-term platform strategy. ## Related Videos - [Web development best practices in 2021](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/280-web-development-best-practices-in-2021) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Svelte ♥ TypeScript and so will you](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/493-svelte-typescript-and-so-will-you) - [Common Mistakes in Vue.js and How to Avoid Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/958-common-mistakes-in-vue-js-and-how-to-avoid-them) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development)