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# Staff Software Engineer

- **Company:** Maxar Intelligence Inc
- **Location:** Westminster, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $102,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Linux, Django Web Framework, Elasticsearch, JSON, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Scrum Methodology, RabbitMQ, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Redis, Ruby, Software Engineering, System Software, Web Services, YAML, HybridCloud, Build Management, Gherkin, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Terraform, Cucumber (Software), Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_14792702EA9846F8B9C6C3C0DF83B23B-CO844768664124681

## About the Role

Responsibilities - Software design and development of operational code of new features and defect repairs - Develop automated unit, functional, and integration tests - Demonstration and documentation of functionality and test results - Troubleshoot operational issues - Support deadlines and communicate issues/results - Participate in Communities of Practice for adherence and improvement of best practices Minimum Qualifications: - Must be a US Citizen - Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent experience - Minimum 5 years software development of complex software systems - Expertise with Python for webservices (django) and scripting - Expertise in Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, CENTOS/AL3) - Expertise with API concepts like REST/JSON/YAML - Experience with test automation languages/frameworks: Cucumber, Gherkin, Behave Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with build and deploy technologies like K8S, docker, jenkins, helm, terraform - Experience with
RabbitMQ/PostgreSQL/Redis/Elasticsearch - Expertise with Ruby and GO programing languages - Experience in hybrid cloud networks - Experience with CI/CD - Experience with Aerospace and/or Satellite Ground Systems - Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment - Experience with operational support of a complex microservice based system - Experience with build and deploy technologies like K8S, docker, jenkins, helm, terraform - Experience with RabbitMQ/PostgreSQL/Redis/Elasticsearch - Expertise with Ruby and GO programing languages - Experience in hybrid cloud networks - Experience with CI/CD - Experience with Aerospace and/or Satellite Ground Systems - Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment - Experience with operational support of a complex microservice based system #LI-MG1 **Pay Transparency:** In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.
The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions.

## Description

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. *Export Control/ITAR:* Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). **Please review the job details below.** We are hiring for a Staff Software Engineer to join our team in Westminster, CO. This position can work remotely two days per week and in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.
The software engineering group for this position is responsible for the Mission Control System (MCS) domain of the Vantor Ground System for our constellation of earth observation satellites.
The role reports to an Agile Manager and works with System Engineers, Operations Engineers, Spacecraft Engineers, Space Vehicle Operators, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners.
As a member of an agile scrum team, the Staff Software Development Engineer will work on a cross-functional team on the next gen, cloud-based, satellite ground system software.
The team member will provide on-schedule, high quality, operational and test code adhering to designs, acceptance criteria and corporate standards, with appropriate demonstrations and documentation.