Job Description
Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers changemakers and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently and in doing so be seen differently. Come be part of a mission not just a job where you can: Shape your own future build the next big thing and change the world.
To be eligible for this position you must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen permanent resident Asylee or Refugee.Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Please review the job details below.
We are hiring for a Staff Software Engineer to join our team in Westminster CO. This position is allowed to work remotely two days per week and in the office Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays.
The software engineering group for this position is responsible for the Mission Control System (MCS) domain of the Vantor Ground System for our constellation of earth observation satellites. The role reports to an Agile Manager and works with System Engineers Operations Engineers Spacecraft Engineers Space Vehicle Operators Scrum Masters and Product Owners.
As a member of an agile scrum team the Staff Software Development Engineer will work on a cross-functional team on the next gen cloud-based satellite ground system software. The team member will provide on-schedule high quality operational and test code adhering to designs acceptance criteria and corporate standards with appropriate demonstrations and documentation.
Responsibilities
Software design and development of operational code of new features and defect repairs
Develop automated unit functional and integration tests
Demonstration and documentation of functionality and test results
Troubleshoot operational issues
Support deadlines and communicate issues/results
Participate in Communities of Practice for adherence and improvement of best practices
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years software development of complex software systems
Expertise with Python for webservices (django) and scripting
Expertise in Linux (Ubuntu RHEL CENTOS/AL3)
Expertise with API concepts like REST/JSON/YAML
Experience with test automation languages/frameworks: Cucumber Gherkin Behave
Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with build and deploy technologies like K8S docker jenkins helm terraform
Experience with RabbitMQ/PostgreSQL/Redis/Elasticsearch
Expertise with Ruby and GO programing languages
Experience in hybrid cloud networks
Experience with CI/CD
Experience with Aerospace and/or Satellite Ground Systems
Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment
Experience with operational support of a complex microservice based system
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Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience qualifications skills location and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience expertise and alignment with the role.
● The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $102000.00 - $136000.00 - $149600.00 annually.For all other states we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles and as such each location where we hire may have a different range.
Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard including a robust 401(k) with company match mental health resources and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers
Additionally this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution company performance and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.
To apply submit your application via Vantor's Career page.
EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected valued and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years software development of complex software systems
- Expertise with Python for webservices (django) and scripting
- Expertise in Linux (Ubuntu RHEL CENTOS/AL3)
- Expertise with API concepts like REST/JSON/YAML
- Experience with test automation languages/frameworks: Cucumber Gherkin Behave
- Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent experience
What We Do
Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence to unlock a more autonomous interoperable world. We empower decision makers and operators with the clarity they need to navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Our AI-powered spatial intelligence platform fuses data from the world’s highest-resolution satellites with real-time sensor feeds from space air and ground to create the most accurate living digital replica of Earth.
Why Work With Us
Vantor is a place for problem solvers changemakers and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently and in doing so be seen differently. Come be part of a mission not just a job where you can: Shape your own future build the next big thing and change the world.
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