SatOps Backend Software Engineer (Hybrid)SateliteVU

Satellite Vu was founded in 2016 with the aim to fill the void in high resolution thermal data from space. It has, since then, turned into a high-growth space tech company poised to help the globe address its sustainability challenges through high-resolution thermal imaging. We are on a quest to ensure any structure on the planet is energy efficient and support the reduction of businesses’ carbon footprint. In near real-time, we will use infrared technology to monitor the Earth and will be able to assess and determine insights into economic activity. This will allow businesses to make decisions to reduce their climate impact.

Satellite Vu is looking for a Backend Engineer to join our existing growing team where you will help support, create and maintain programs schedule satellite and mission operations in order to build out the underlying services for running the operations for our satellites. We promote a culture of engineering excellence, and the successful candidate should expect to participate in contributing to industry wide best practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

• This role seeks a mid-senior level engineer; 3+ years of experience writing python code to perform data management and API integrations
• Knowledge of how to scale code with cloud computing resources, e.g. AWS/GCP/Azure
• Extensive experience with writing unit and integration tests
• Knowledge of CI/CD workflows and an understanding of the software lifecycle
• Experience working collaboratively in a constantly evolving environment

BONUS IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience in working with orbital parameters, orbit propagation, mission planning and contact booking systems
• Experience working at a software product company and with product owners
• Experience using geospatial software, such as PostGIS
• Experience with Docker

HOW WE WILL INTERVIEW YOU:

• Call with our People Director to discuss the role in more detail as well as your own wants and needs. The call will last about 30 minutes
• Video interview with Satellite Operations Manager
• Technical discussion with wider Satellite Operations team
• Video interview with CTO