Backend Engineer - Python

Python Backend Software Engineer

Locations: Denver, CO | Washington, DC | Seattle, WA

Work Type: Hybrid

The Company

This fast‑growing SaaS startup is transforming how space systems operate. Their monitoring and analytics platform is redefining spacecraft operations and enabling real‑time, data‑driven decisions in orbit.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Python Backend Software Engineer to help design, build, and scale the core services that power a next‑generation space operations platform. This role focuses on backend development, cloud‑native architecture, and distributed systems that support satellite tracking, antenna scheduling, and command‑and‑control services.

You'll work on production backend services used by real customers, owning features end‑to‑end – from design and implementation through deployment and ongoing improvement. Reliability and testability matter, but the emphasis is on building high‑quality backend systems
, not writing test frameworks.

• Design, develop, and maintain Python‑based backend services in a cloud‑native environment
• Build scalable APIs and backend systems that support satellite operations and real‑time data processing
• Develop and manage infrastructure using Terraform or other Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools
• Work closely with product and systems teams to translate complex operational requirements into reliable backend services
• Optimize performance, reliability, and observability across distributed systems
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation to support rapid, safe releases

• Strong proficiency in Python for backend development
• Experience with AWS
  , including services such as Lambda, ECS, EKS, Cloud Watch, S3, EFS/EBS, EC2, and RDS
• Solid understanding of containerized applications and serverless architectures
• Experience designing and troubleshooting RESTful or event‑driven APIs, distributed No
  
  SQL and relational databases, caching layers, and multi‑tier backend architectures
• Familiarity with Terraform or similar IaC tools
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Git Hub Actions preferred, but not required)
• Proficiency with Git and Git Hub or similar version control systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 3+ years of professional experience as a backend or software engineer (Python preferred)
• Experience working in aerospace or a startup engineering environment
• Active or eligible security clearance strongly preferred

This is an opportunity to work on meaningful backend systems that operate at a global—and orbital—scale. You’ll have ownership, real technical impact, and a clear path for growth while helping build infrastructure that supports the future of space operations.

Apply now and help build the backend powering the next era of space

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time