Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Position Summary We are building a modern cloud platform that powers mission-critical satellite communications and real-time services for customers around the world. Our engineering team develops distributed systems that process high volumes of events, orchestrate cloud services, integrate with multiple satellite and technology providers, and deliver reliable operational tools for internal teams and customers. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, designing scalable backend systems, and taking ownership of software from initial requirements through production operations.

You will help build and improve services across our platform including customer operations, billing, notifications, document management, reporting, and third‑party integrations.

Location:

Fort Lauderdale, FL. Department:
Software Engineering.

Employment Type:

Full-time, on-site.

Reports to:

Director of Software Engineering. NO VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Build scalable Python applications using Fast API or similar frameworks.
• Design event-driven workflows using Kafka and asynchronous processing.
• Develop reliable integrations with satellite providers and other external platforms.
• Create clear API contracts and maintain technical documentation.
• Design data models and work with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, and Big Query.
• Build services that support device onboarding, provisioning, capacity management, and operational workflows.
• Improve the reliability, performance, security, and maintainability of existing systems.
• Write automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Review code and provide constructive feedback to other engineers.
• Investigate production incidents and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Work with product, operations, support, and other internal teams to clarify requirements.
• Mentor engineers and promote strong software engineering practices.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and technical standards.
• Take ownership of assigned projects through development, release, and production support.
• Propose AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency, content creation, UX design processes, and internal productivity.
• Work with Marketing leadership to pilot, test, and implement approved AI tools and workflows.
• Ensure AI initiatives follow governance, security, and brand guidelines.
• Stay informed on industry trends, including AI, and incorporate relevant best practices.

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design and software architecture.
• Strong Python development experience.
• Experience building production APIs and backend services.
• Experience with Fast API, Django, Flask, or a similar Python framework.
• Experience designing and operating microservices or distributed systems.
• Experience with asynchronous and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Experience writing efficient SQL and troubleshooting data-related issues.
• Experience with Docker and containerized applications.
• Experience working with Kubernetes-based production environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of API security, authentication, and authorization.
• Experience troubleshooting production systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with Google Kubernetes Engine.
• Experience with Kafka.
• Experience with Redis.
• Experience with Big Query.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Experience with FastAPI.
• Experience with Pydantic.
• Experience with SQL Alchemy.
• Experience with Alembic.
• Experience with Pytest.
• Experience with REST and gRPC APIs.
• Experience with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect.
• Experience with Auth0, Authentik, Keycloak, or similar identity platforms.
• Experience with Apigee or other API management platforms.
• Experience with Terraform.
• Experience with Git Lab CI or Git Hub Actions.
• Experience with Prometheus and Grafana.
• Experience with Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging.
• Experience with high-availability production environments.
• Experience with real-time data processing.
• Experience with satellite or telecommunications platforms.
• Experience with billing and invoicing systems.
• Experience with customer portals and operational tools.

• Ownership:
  Takes responsibility for results and follows work through production.
• Integrity:
  Communicates honestly about progress, risks, mistakes, and technical limitations.
• Proactivity:
  Identifies problems and proposes improvements before they become incidents.
• Curiosity:
  Enjoys learning new technologies and understanding how systems work.
• Collaboration:
  
  Works respectfully with engineers and other departments.
• Perseverance:
  Approaches difficult problems calmly and methodically.
• Practical…