Principal Software Engineer

Auria Space
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Cloud Computing DevOps Design of User Interfaces Python (Programming Language) Open Source Technology RabbitMQ Software Engineering Systems Architecture ReactJS
+5 more
Backend Front End Software Development Restful APIs Cucumber (Software) Microservices

Job description

Experteer Overview As a Principal Software Engineer at Auria, you shape scalable web-based microservices for command and control of space operations in a containerized cloud-native environment. You collaborate on Agile teams to design, implement, test, and integrate software that blends custom and open-source components. You’ll balance frontend and backend work while enabling secure, DoD/NASA-compliant practices. This role offers impact across mission-critical systems and a path to lead technical excellence. Compensation / Benefits * Develop, analyze, test, integrate, and maintain system architectures and software for scalable solutions * Participate in Agile teams to plan, develop enhancements, and sustain software * Integrate commercial and open-source solutions into cloud-native environments * Develop intuitive user interfaces to simplify access to complex services Tasks * Proficient software development skills * Unix/Linux experience * Familiarity with microservice development using messaging (RabbitMQ) and REST APIs * Agile/DevOps experience * Python, Java, JavaScript/React development * Unit and behavioral testing with Cucumber * Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance Key requirements * Generous PTO with tenure increases * Flex time * 11 company-paid holidays & float days * 401(k) match up to 4% * Education and training assistance up to $5,250/year * Low-cost medical plans with HSA

Requirements

Experteer Overview As a Principal Software Engineer at Auria, you shape scalable web-based microservices for command and control of space operations in a containerized cloud-native environment. You collaborate on Agile teams to design, implement, test, and integrate software that blends custom and open-source components. You’ll balance frontend and backend work while enabling secure, DoD/NASA-compliant practices. This role offers impact across mission-critical systems and a path to lead technical excellence. Compensation / Benefits * Develop, analyze, test, integrate, and maintain system architectures and software for scalable solutions * Participate in Agile teams to plan, develop enhancements, and sustain software * Integrate commercial and open-source solutions into cloud-native environments * Develop intuitive user interfaces to simplify access to complex services Tasks * Proficient software development skills * Unix/Linux experience * Familiarity with microservice development using messaging (RabbitMQ) and REST APIs * Agile/DevOps experience * Python, Java, JavaScript/React development * Unit and behavioral testing with Cucumber * Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance Key requirements * Generous PTO with tenure increases * Flex time * 11 company-paid holidays & float days * 401(k) match up to 4% * Education and training assistance up to $5,250/year * Low-cost medical plans with HSA

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