Engineer I, Software Developer

Iridium

Reston, VA

Full Time

Entry Level

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium's unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things. The company is committed to providing reliable, essential communications globally and fostering an empowering, inclusive workplace where employees are encouraged to think outside the box, collaborate on new ideas, and make a meaningful impact worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with your team to develop and enhance software related to the SDA project
Assist in developing optimized code for both scalability and performance
Work within the Agile/Scrum framework for software development (Atlassian tool suite desired)
Support efforts in creating and/or maintaining build environments for software products
Work within team objectives to assist in planning and executing software releases per stakeholder/program schedules and budgets
Participate in updating issue/feature data in Atlassian Project/Software tracking tools
Follow existing Iridium processes for Change Control, Prioritization, Risk Management, COTS Management, Build, and Test software deployments and assist in developing process/procedure documentation
Edit, structure, and present data, concepts, and arguments clearly and succinctly through briefings and documentation

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or other engineering discipline
Exposure to Agile based teams
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate key messages and ideas clearly and effectively
Ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with team members and be open to constructive feedback
Ability to think outside the box to help solve problems and humility to ask for help when needed
Adaptability to a dynamic environment and readiness to take on new tasks
Motivation to achieve outcomes and results
Capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and complete them on time with minimal errors
Ability to prioritize tasks, identify and correct mistakes, and seek help when necessary
Active pursuit of self-improvement and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge

Nice to Have

Experience with Kubernetes / Docker
Experience with Apache Kafka
Experience with Grafana
Experience with Linux-based environments and bash shell scripting
Knowledge of Java, TypeScript, Python, Perl, C++
Experience with XML, JSON, SQL
Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
Familiarity with js / Apache Web Server
Knowledge of RESTful / HTTP / ELK or similar / WebSockets
Experience with Atlassian tools: Jira, Git, Bitbucket, Crucible, Confluence, Gitlab
Experience with microservices architectures
Experience with AWS cloud environments

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Benefits & Perks

Not specified in the description

Working at Iridium

Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. The company values innovation, collaboration, and making a global impact, encouraging employees to think outside the box and share bold ideas.

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