Staff Software Engineer

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.

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We are hiring for a Staff Software Engineer to join our team in Westminster CO.

This position can work remotely two days per week and in the office on Tuesday Wednesday 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.

• 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

• Must be a US Citizen
• Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• 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

• 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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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

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. 

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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.

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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