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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** Auria Space
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, Backend, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Microservices
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/principal-software-engineer-colorado-springs-co-usa-58847377

## About the Role

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

## 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


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