Staff/Sr. Staff Python Software Engineer

SciTec has been awarded multiple government contracts and is growing our creative Team! SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.  

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Python Software Developer in Boulder, CO, to support programs focusing on optimization of satellite scheduling for missile detection. Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Python, thrive as part of a rapidly paced, collaborative, small-team environment consisting of Scientists, Engineers, and Developers, and be able to prototype, develop, integrate, and test advanced software solutions.  

Responsibilities 

• Work independently and with our team to develop additional software features to satisfy contract requirements 

• Assist in containerization, testing, and deployment of software for delivery to customers 

• Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science 
• 4+ years professional software engineering experience 
• Familiarity with microservice architectures  
• Background in statistics 
• Strong proficiency in Python 
• Interest in analysis work 
• Demonstrable understanding of principles related to software engineering 
• Commitment to quality in code and software engineering practices 
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance 
• Detail oriented 
• Good verbal and written communication skills 

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred 

• An advanced degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science 
• Familiarity with messaging technologies such as protobuf, ZMQ, Kafka, gRPC, REST APIs 
• Experience with Cesium 
• Professional experience with DevOps processes and tools such as Docker, Jenkins, Gitlab-CI/CD 
• Experience with SQL, PostGIS, Redis 
• Experience with OPIR, E/O, SAR, Spectral, RF, or other remotely sensed data 
• A current DoD security clearance 

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Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $108,000- $141,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.