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Senior Software Developer - Backend

3 weeks ago
United States, Canada
Full-time
Senior
Backend Engineer
Software Development
Ansible AWS Azure C CI/CD Docker DynamoDB ELK Stack Git GitHub Actions GitLab CI Grafana Jenkins Kafka Kubernetes Linux PostgreSQL Prometheus Pytest Python RabbitMQ SQL Terraform TimescaleDB Unittest
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Kepler Communications

Kepler Communications

Kepler Communications is revolutionizing space connectivity with a cutting-edge network of satellites, delivering data at lightspeed and modernizing on-orbit communications to bring the Internet to outer space.

Diversified Telecommunication Services
51-250
Founded 2015
$16M raised
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Description

  • Design and develop reliable, high-quality backend software for operating Kepler’s satellite network infrastructure and mission control automation.
  • Ensure system performance, security, and high availability by applying engineering best practices.
  • Collaborate with satellite operators, product managers, and customers to deliver mission-critical ground systems.
  • Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments and improve development workflows.
  • Monitor system health, troubleshoot incidents, and proactively implement improvements to production systems.
  • Help develop roadmaps and long-term technical plans for Kepler’s ground segment.
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to support the development, testing, and operation of satellites and mission control software.

Requirements

  • Minimum 6+ years of Python experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent; post-graduate degree in a relevant field preferred.
  • Strong software design and development skills, including algorithms, system architecture, testing, and debugging.
  • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
  • Experience with containerization and infrastructure-as-code (Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform).
  • Ability to operate in a Linux-based environment, effectively use git, and communicate clearly.
  • Experience architecting and deploying on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB).
  • Familiarity with Python development tools such as uv, pytest/unittest, setuptools, SWIG, and C-extensions.
  • Knowledge of computer networking and modern networking protocols, including delay-tolerant networking.
  • Experience with event-driven architectures (Apache Pulsar, AWS SNS/SQS, Kafka, RabbitMQ), observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, TimescaleDB, ELK stack), and security best practices in software development.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including dependents.
  • Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown.
  • Remote work (Canada / United States) with relocation packages available for approved roles.
  • $1,500 annual professional development fund.
  • Semi-annual company-wide parties, frequent in-office team events, town halls, and celebration calls.
  • Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen and certified Great Place to Work recognition.

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