Staff Software Engineer

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go‑getters—where people work together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee. Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Job Details We are hiring for a Staff Software Engineer to join our team in Westminster, CO. This position can work remotely two days per week and in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays. The software engineering group for this position is responsible for the Mission Control System (MCS) domain of the Vantor Ground System for our constellation of earth observation satellites. The role reports to an Agile Manager and works with System Engineers, Operations Engineers, Spacecraft Engineers, Space Vehicle Operators, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners. As a member of an agile scrum team, the Staff Software Development Engineer will work on a cross‑functional team on the next‑gen, cloud‑based, satellite ground system software. The team member will provide on‑schedule, high quality, operational and test code adhering to designs, acceptance criteria and corporate standards, with appropriate demonstrations and documentation. Responsibilities Software design and development of operational code of new features and defect repairs Develop automated unit, functional, and integration tests Demonstration and documentation of functionality and test results Troubleshoot operational issues Support deadlines and communicate issues/results Participate in Communities of Practice for adherence and improvement of best practices Minimum Qualifications Must be a U.S. citizen Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years software development of complex software systems Expertise with Python for web services (Django) and scripting Expertise in Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS/AL2) Expertise with API concepts like REST/JSON/YAML Experience with test automation languages/frameworks: Cucumber, Gherkin, Behave Preferred Qualifications Experience with build and deploy technologies like K8S, Docker, Jenkins, Helm, Terraform Experience with RabbitMQ/PostgreSQL/Redis/Elasticsearch Expertise with Ruby and Go programming languages Experience in hybrid cloud networks Experience with CI/CD Experience with Aerospace and/or Satellite Ground Systems Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment Experience with operational support of a complex microservice‑based system Pay Transparency In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job‑related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. The base pay for this position within Colorado is $102,000.00 – $170,000.00 annually. Benefits Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. This position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions. EEO Policy Vantor is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr