Sierra Space

Senior Software Engineer – DevOps/DevSecOps

Sierra Space

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: LouisvilleColoradoUnited States

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Salary

💰 $156,666 - $215,436 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Designing, developing, and testing software applications for space systems and technologies
  • Writing clean, maintainable code
  • Collaborating with team members to understand project requirements
  • Contributing to the development of innovative software solutions
  • Providing technical leadership and mentorship
  • Making high-level design decisions
  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining GitHub Enterprise installations
  • Configuring, deploying, and maintaining Artifactory in air-gapped environments
  • Developing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues
  • Automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools like Terraform and Ansible
  • Conducting comprehensive system tests covering security, performance, and availability assessments
  • Ensuring quality-driven, reproducible software that adheres to industry best practices.

Requirements

  • Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +6 yrs experience)
  • Typically 8+ years of related experience
  • Deep expertise in multiple programming languages and software development principles
  • Ability to design, architect, and implement complex software systems
  • Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban
  • Strong leadership skills to lead a team of engineers
  • Ability to make high-level design decisions that will have significant impacts on program cost, schedule, and technical performance
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required
  • Willingness and ability to obtain Security Plus or IAT2 certification is required.
Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
  • life insurance
  • 3 weeks paid time off
  • generous benefit package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
software developmentprogramming languagesCI/CD pipelinesinfrastructure provisioningconfiguration managementsystem testingsoftware architectureclean codetroubleshootingperformance monitoring
Soft Skills
technical leadershipmentorshipcollaborationdesign decision makingteam leadershipcommunicationproblem solvinginnovationadaptabilityproject requirements understanding
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeSecurity PlusIAT2U.S. Security Clearance