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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Python & Kubernetes Integration - **Company:** AWETOMATON LTD - **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States - **Salary:** $24,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Computer Engineering, Data Systems, Distributed Systems, Geospatial Intelligence, Github, Protocol Buffers, Python (Programming Language), NumPy, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Pytorch, Delivery Pipeline, Gitlab, Fastapi, Git Flow, Scikit Learn, Kubernetes, Information Technology - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/awetomaton/jobs/5385876008 ## About the Role In this role, you will lead the software integration effort required to connect the Python-based prototype to operational message types, systems, and infrastructure. You will help transform research software into a reliable, maintainable application that can be deployed first in a testbed and ultimately in an operational Kubernetes environment. The application uses Python, NumPy, scikit-image, PyTorch, and Protocol Buffers-style messages. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or a related field, with three to seven years of relevant experience. This position must be performed on-site at the BGIF in Boulder, Colorado. An active SECRET security clearance is required. We are considering candidates through September, with a planned start date in October 2026. Criteria for success * Communicate effectively in written and verbal form with engineers, users, and decision-makers. * Demonstrate initiative when working with limited guidance or ambiguous requirements., * Bachelor of Science in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or a related engineering discipline. * At least three years of professional software engineering experience. * At least one year of professional Python development experience. * Experience developing modular, reusable, and testable software. * Experience integrating software components through structured messages, APIs, or other defined interfaces. * Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Podman. * Experience with Linux-based development and deployment environments. * Proficiency with software configuration management using Git. * Active SECRET security clearance. * Ability to work on-site at the BGIF in Boulder, Colorado. Desired Education and Experience * Master of Science in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline. * Experience deploying and operating applications in Kubernetes. * Experience defining or integrating Protocol Buffers messages. * Experience transitioning research or prototype software into testbed or operational environments. * Experience supporting Python applications that use NumPy, scikit-image, or PyTorch. * Familiarity with EO/IR, OPIR, GEOINT, image processing, or sensor-data systems. * Experience with automated build, test, security-scanning, and deployment pipelines. * Experience with GitFlow, GitOps, GitHub, GitLab, or comparable team-development workflows. * Experience diagnosing performance, memory, dependency, and data-compatibility issues in distributed systems. ## Description Be an Early Applicant In-Office Boulder, CO, USA Mid level In-Office Boulder, CO, USA Mid level Adapt, integrate, test, and transition a Python-based prototype for detecting closely spaced objects in EO/IR imagery. Connect the prototype to operational message types and systems, harden it for reliability and maintainability, develop automated tests, design clear interfaces, and deploy first in a testbed and ultimately in an operational Kubernetes environment while collaborating with a small multidisciplinary team. The summary above was generated by AI, Awetomaton is seeking a Software Engineer to support the TAP Lab at the Boulder Ground Information Facility (BGIF) in Boulder, Colorado. You will work with a small team to adapt, integrate, test, and transition a prototype application that detects and separates closely spaced objects in EO/IR imagery. ## Related Videos - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Vectorize all the things! 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