Backend Engineer

• Code, test, debug, implement, and document moderately complex programs
• Analyze, design, and write specs and requirements from which we develop and code programs
• Evaluate existing systems and programs; assist project manager in assigning tasks and work closely with a team
• Liaise with clients and management to provide technical consulting on complex programming projects, validate program requirements, and resolve issues that arise
• Develop test plans and participate in QA activities such as coding reviews
• Participate as a member of a development team and lead a small sub-team of developers as needed
• Design system components and delegate responsibilities to team members

Senior UI Developer, .NET C#/Oracle

• Execute all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose
• Work across the technology team with product managers, designers, and engineers to build rightsized solutions that advance Slingshot’s SOIA capabilities
• Meet product requirements in a timely manner while not compromising operational stability
• Participate in Agile software development and deployment processes
• Provide ongoing support for services and applications that are mission critical to real-time space operations intelligence
• Communicate methods, findings, and hypotheses with stakeholders
• Work across both frontend and backend services to deliver value to internal and external users
• Build data platforms/pipelines, microservices, interactions with AI agents, and distributed systems powering SOIA workflows
• Build and document APIs (REST, GraphQL) supporting high volume, real-time data flows
• Develop advanced data interfaces and interactive user experiences that streamline operator decision cycles
• Turn architecture ideas into technical specifications that can be executed by anyone on the team

Senior Backend Engineer, Space Operations Intelligence – Autonomy

• Architect and oversee backend service ecosystems built with .NET (C#/.NET Core) and Python.
• Define front-end architecture patterns and guide implementation of scalable React applications.Lead 3D visualization and UI architecture using Three.js for interactive, data‑driven interfaces.
• Lead database architecture for SQL Server: schema design, indexing strategies, performance optimization.
• Architect caching, messaging, and high-speed data layers using Redis or similar in-memory systems.
• Design and govern RAG architectures, vector search integrations, and retrieval‑optimized AI solutions.
• Define patterns and frameworks for Agentic AI workflows (LangChain, AutoGen, DSPy, etc.).
• Establish Secure SDLC, architecture governance, code quality, and CI/CD standards.
• Conduct architecture reviews, perform threat modeling, and ensure compliance with best practices.
• Guide resolution of complex production, system, and performance challenges across distributed systems.
• Drive cloud-native architecture on AWS, including containerization, Kubernetes, networking, and security.
• Partner with product, security, and engineering leadership to align architecture with business goals.

Senior Technical Architect

• This application developer position is for a project that uses Agile Software Development to build systems that support our client’s mission.
• This position will involve software development from the requirements gathering phase through coding and testing.
• Communicating status, including issues and risks to the team.
• Collaborating with team members to reach problem resolution.
• Learning new skill sets on the job in a fast-paced environment.

Mid-Level Full Stack Developer – React/Node.js

• Writing secure, correct, efficient, clear and supportable “production ready” code that meets internal standards and industry best practice.
• Enhance and extend our existing products, including device management, microservices, and WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) applications to deliver seamless experiences to our customers.
• Design and build APIs that integrate with internal and external services and contribute to overall system functionality.
• Clarifying and communicating engineering requirements for new products, features, quality improvements, or design changes.
• Track progress, update stakeholders, communicate with peers and broader team through stand-ups, regular updates on work items.
• Implement industry-standard security practices to safeguard both customer and internal data.
• Ensure thorough testing of code, participate in code reviews, and proactively resolve bugs and performance bottlenecks.

Software Engineer, Backend

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable data platforms and pipelines using PySpark, Spark, and Python
• Drive adoption and best practices for Palantir Foundry (data pipelines, ontology, workflows, and operational applications)
• Architect and optimize high-performance data processing solutions for large-scale datasets
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineers, ensuring code quality and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business, analytics, data science) to translate requirements into scalable solutions
• Design robust data models, ETL/ELT frameworks, and data integration strategies
• Ensure data quality, governance, security, and compliance across enterprise data platforms
• Lead performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization of data pipelines
• Drive CI/CD implementation, code reviews, and release management
• Stay current with emerging data engineering technologies and recommend improvements

Data Engineer, Palantir, Spark, PySpark, Python

• This application developer position is for a project that performs Agile Software Development for systems that are used to support our client’s mission.
• This position will involve software development from the requirements gathering phase through coding and testing;
• communicating status including issues and risks to the team;
• collaborating with team members to reach problem resolution;
• learning new skill sets on the job in a fast-paced environment.

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