Senior API/Java/Python Developer
Maxar Technologies4 days ago
Arlington, VA, USASenior
Base Salary
$116k - $169k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable software applications and APIs using Java and Python.
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices, including third-party API and service integrations.
- Manage data storage and retrieval using SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL.
- Optimize application and system performance, troubleshoot issues, and follow security best practices for data handling and API authentication.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and QA teams to define requirements and integrate components.
- Provide ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancements for existing applications and APIs.
- Integrate cloud services and APIs for cloud-native solutions and deployments when applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of experience.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.
- U.S. Person status, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.
- Proficiency in Java and/or Python and associated frameworks such as Spring Boot, Flask, and Django.
- Strong understanding of REST, GraphQL, and SOAP API architectural styles and experience with Postman and Swagger UI.
- Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL database systems.
- Experience with Git and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of Agile and Scrum software development methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package including a 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, and pet insurance.
- The Washington, DC metropolitan area base pay range is $116,000.00-$154,000.00-$169,400.00 annually; ranges may vary by hiring location.
- The application window is three days from the posting date and remains open until a qualified candidate is identified.
Tech Stack
AWSAzureDjangoDockerFlaskGitGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLJavaKubernetesMongoDBMySQLPostgreSQLPostmanPythonSOAPSpring Boot
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About Maxar Technologies
Maxar Technologies builds and operates commercial Earth‑observation satellites and sells high‑resolution imagery, 3D products, and geospatial analytics to government, defense, and enterprise customers. Headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, the company was formed in 2017 from the merger of DigitalGlobe and MDA and was acquired by Advent International in 2023; it supplies data for national security, mapping, and disaster response, and licenses imagery through subscription and platform APIs.