Python Software Engineer Level 2 or 3 (AHT)

Description

You would join the Aurora Software department, a group of more than 200 software, DevOps, systems, database and network engineers spanning entry level to chief engineers and architects.

The company is looking for a Software Engineer at Level 2 or Level 3 to join a small team that keeps raising the bar for its customers. The department sits within a larger organization that includes systems engineering, integration, test and hardware engineering, and it runs cross-program collaboration, training and inclusion events.

The team works in an Agile environment and uses GitLab for version control and CI/CD. Technical decisions and mentoring are part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and improve backend services.
• Create and maintain Docker-based development and runtime environments.
• Guide deployments on Docker Swarm and related tooling.
• Set engineering standards for coding, testing and code review, and help the team follow them.
• Plan, run and often facilitate Agile ceremonies such as planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.
• Manage backlog and sprints in Jira and keep technical documentation in Confluence.
• Use GitLab for source control, code reviews and CI/CD integration.
• Work with product owners, QA and DevOps to deliver reliable, high quality features.
• Mentor junior and mid level engineers with technical guidance and direct feedback.
• Make key technical decisions and explain them to both technical and non technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Level 2: a bachelor's degree in science and 2+ years of software development experience, or a master's degree with 0+ years, or 4 additional years of experience in place of a degree.
• Level 3: a bachelor's degree in science and 5+ years of software development experience, or a master's degree with 3+ years, or 4 additional years of experience in place of a degree.
• Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility at the time you apply.
• Significant professional experience as a software engineer.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Strong Python skills, including building production-grade services.
• Hands-on Docker work: Dockerfiles, image builds, local development and best practices.
• Experience with GitLab, including repositories, merge requests, code reviews and basic CI pipelines.
• Solid understanding of the modern software development lifecycle, including Agile practices, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps collaboration and automated testing.
• Practical experience with Jira and Confluence in a team setting.
• Experience with Rust and/or C++ for performance critical components.
• Preferred: experience with relational databases, including schema design, SQL, indexing and performance tuning.
• Preferred: experience with PostgreSQL, including advanced querying, optimization, migrations and ORMs.
• Preferred: exposure to Docker Swarm or similar container orchestration platforms.
• Preferred: experience or certification as a Scrum Master, facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching teams.
• Preferred: experience integrating Python services into CI/CD pipelines, covering tests, packaging and deployment automation.

Conditions

Travel is 10% of the time.

A Top Secret clearance is required for start.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Primary Level base salary range: $91,800.00 to $137,600.00.

Secondary Level base salary range: $114,000.00 to $171,000.00.

These ranges are a general guideline. Base pay depends on the scope and responsibilities of the position and on your experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus may apply in addition to base pay.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• A savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation or personal business.
• Annual bonuses that reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Long Term Incentives, where eligible, for Vice President and Director positions.