Senior Backend Engineer

Sphinx Defense · Colorado Springs, CO · $160k–$185k

Posted
38 days ago
Last confirmed live
2 days ago
Published range
$160k–$185k

What this role involves

Sphinx Defense is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to build a ground communications and data-transport platform for US government satellites. The role involves leading development of core platform services on AWS, using Python and other modern technologies, and mentoring junior engineers. This hybrid position requires regular presence in Colorado Springs, CO.

Skills this posting asks for

  • python
  • fastapi
  • postgres
  • aws
  • docker
  • kubernetes
  • terraform

Requirements

  • 5 years of experience
  • Level: senior
  • Remote policy: hybrid

From the employer’s posting

ABOUT SPHINX Sphinx builds software to solve complex national security problems in Space. Founded by engineers and technologists with deep experience across commercial and defense technology, we were frustrated by the outdated and insecure techn…

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