Backend Engineer

Quindar

Backend Engineer responsible for developing ground satellite operations software using Python and AWS at Quindar. Joining a fast-moving team to innovate in aerospace software solutions.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeARVADA • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSEC2Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will be responsible for developing ground satellite operations software using Python and AWS services.
You will develop APIs, integrate with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Fargate, and EKS with a focus on scalability, security, cost, and performance of the software.
Working closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, you will implement new features and troubleshoot issues.
Your strong knowledge of AWS services and best practices will enable you to optimize resource utilization and automate processes.
You will primarily be responsible for developing backend software capabilities, but the ideal candidate can contribute across backend software development, generative AI integrations, DevSecOps and CI/CD tooling, and software architecture design and maintenance.
Day to day, you will be a part of the engineering team of frontend and backend engineers working in an Agile Scrum environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field)
3+ years professional experience in backend development, full stack development or other related role. Professional experience can be replaced with a self-starter who has drive, the technical skills, and is obsessed with their product.
U.S. Person status required – we are not able to sponsor visas at this time.
Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We take work life balance very seriously. We require employees to take 15 days off but provide unlimited PTO and follow most US federal government holidays.
Mental health is just as important as physical so we provide quarterly health & wellness benefits.
Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family with 100% coverage for employees.
We encourage employees to save for retirement and provide 4% 401(k) matching.
Each year we have a 4-day company offsite. Previous locations include San Francisco, Nashville, Denver, Santa Fe, New Orleans, San Diego, Bozeman, and New York City.
Our culture and company is evolving. You will be key in creating the next major or minor version!

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonAWSAPIsEC2S3RDSFargateEKSDevSecOpsCI/CD

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationadaptabilityattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science