Engineer Senior - Cloud Python Microservices
Clearance Requirement: A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
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Engineer Senior – Cloud Python Microservices
Full stack software engineer developing mission critical data processing application with a focus on creating microservices in Python. Will work with processing mission data in a ground system connected to numerous software interfaces, developing mission specific user interfaces, and integrating into a full stack cloud-based environment. This position requires leveraging cutting-edge technologies and working in an agile type development. Looking for a motivated and skilled software developer.
What You’ll Do:
- Detailed oriented software engineering and development with a Python based backend system.
- Interface with and help build full stack web applications using Python, Django, and cloud technologies.
- Work with the following software development lifecycle concepts: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Deployment (CD).
- Work with non-software developers to implement new features into the product.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
What You’ll Need:
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- Experience working in Linux and MS-Windows environments.
- Experience with Python required.
- Experience with cloud technologies required (AWS preferred).
- Experience with modern web frontend frameworks (Angular, Vue, and/or React) preferred but not required.
- Good planning, organization, and communication skills.
- Ability to work with large teams of distributed ground system engineers and senior level engineers of multiple disciplines.
- Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Aerospace ground system experience preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or clean room, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
- Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
Verification that your current security clearance or government customer access meets the requirement for this position will be required.
Relocation for this position is available.
Compensation & Benefits
- HIRING SALARY RANGE: $126,500 - $159,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
- This position includes a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.
US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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