Backend Developer

Reach the stars with Creotech’s Mission Operations team! Debug code flying at 7km/s on low-earth orbit!

Responsibilities:

• Build mission control systems for satellite operations.
• Architect and design APIs and service communication using REST and Message Queues.
• Participate in satellite testing campaigns in our satellite laboratory and remote locations (all the way to the SpaceX integration facility).
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented and testable code.
• Employ version control tools (e.g., Git) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) to ensure robust and scalable development workflows.
• Manage software engineering fundamentals, including documentation, version control, and team collaboration.
• Identify and resolve bugs and issues.
• Deploy and monitor developed systems.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in application development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experienced with GIT and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI).
• Proficient in Python and familiar with other backend technologies.
• Experienced with relational & time-series databases (PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, InfluxDB).
• Familiar with containerization (Docker).
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment.
• Proficiency in English.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of the Rust programming language or desire to learn it.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with aerospace industry and standards (e.g. UAV protocols, CCSDS, ECSS).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.