Mid Level Software Engineer

Job Description

Ignite is hiring a Mid‑Level Software Engineer in Houston, TX to support NASA programs through a contractor organization. The engineer will develop, maintain, and enhance web‑based applications that support mission operations, engineering analysis, and enterprise systems.

This role requires working within a highly collaborative, process‑driven environment and contributing to applications that support critical spaceflight and research initiatives.

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications supporting NASA mission and enterprise systems
• Build modern UI components using Blazor and Angular
• Develop backend services and RESTful APIs using C# and ASP.NET Core
• Write optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and support database design (SQL Server)
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment
• Collaborate with NASA civil servants, engineers, and cross‑functional contractor teams
• Perform code reviews and ensure compliance with coding standards and security requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and pre‑production environments
• Use Team Foundation Server (TFS)/Azure Dev Ops for source control, backlog management, and CI/CD pipelines
• Support documentation, including technical design documents and user guides

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 5–8 years of professional software development experience
• Strong experience with C# and ASP.NET (Core and/or MVC)
• Experience building front‑end applications with Angular and/or Blazor
• Proficiency with SQL Server, including database design and performance tuning
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with TFS or Azure Dev Ops for version control and work tracking
• Ability to work in a structured, compliance‑driven environment

• Prior experience supporting government or aerospace programs
• Familiarity with NASA software standards or similar regulated environments
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms
• Knowledge of microservices and distributed systems
• Experience with automated testing and test frameworks
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices (NIST, secure coding standards)

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for NASA contract work)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher‑level clearance (as required by contract)

• Strong communication skills, especially in cross‑organizational teams
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and reliability
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proactive problem‑solving mindset