Maxar Technologies

Staff Software Development Engineer - Full Stack

Maxar Technologies$105K — $154K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 3-5 years of experience developing cloud-native software applications.
  • Proficiency in Java/Spring Boot, Vue.js, React, Angular, PostgreSQL, and Python/FastAPI.
  • Experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK, or equivalent).
  • Strong understanding of REST APIs, modern software design, Agile development, and engineering best practices.
  • Demonstrated experience with AI-Assisted (Agentic) Software Development Lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and support full-stack applications using Java/Spring Boot, Vue.js, and Python/FastAPI.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine engineering specifications and deliver high-quality software solutions.
  • Build and operate cloud-native applications on AWS using Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Develop secure, scalable APIs and software following engineering standards and best practices.
  • Apply AI throughout the AI-Assisted Software Development Lifecycle to accelerate implementation and validate AI-generated outputs.
  • Contribute to engineering automation, continuous improvement, and AI-enabled development practices.

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package including a robust 401(k) with company match.
  • Mental health resources and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance and adoption reimbursement.
  • Pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.
  • Incentive eligibility based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved.
Full Job Description
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Software Engineer -

Full Stack

Target Profile

We are seeking an AI-native Full Stack Software Engineer who embraces AI as a core engineering capability. The ideal candidate is a cloud-native software engineer who leverages AI throughout the engineering lifecycle to accelerate software delivery while maintaining ownership of software quality, security, and maintainability.

This engineer thrives in an AI-Assisted (Agentic) Software Development Lifecycle (ASDL), contributes within a specification-driven engineering environment, and continuously seeks opportunities to automate engineering work and improve developer productivity.

Position Summary

The Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, deploys, and supports scalable cloud-native software solutions. Working closely with Product Management, Systems Engineering, and Solution Architecture, this role owns features end-to-end-from engineering specifications through production deployment-delivering secure, reliable, and maintainable software.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and support full-stack applications using Java/Spring Boot, Vue.js, and Python/FastAPI.


  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine engineering specifications and deliver high-quality software solutions.


  • Build and operate cloud-native applications on AWS using Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code.


  • Develop secure, scalable APIs and software following engineering standards and best practices.


  • Apply AI throughout the AI-Assisted (Agentic) SDLC to accelerate implementation, code review, testing, debugging, and documentation while validating all AI-generated outputs.


  • Contribute to engineering automation, continuous improvement, and AI-enabled development practices.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.


  • 3-5 years of experience developing cloud-native software applications.


  • Proficiency in Java/Spring Boot, Vue.js, React, Angular, PostgreSQL and Python/FastAPI.


  • Experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK, or equivalent).


  • Strong understanding of REST APIs, modern software design, Agile development, and engineering best practices.


  • Demonstrated experience working within an AI-Assisted (Agentic) SDLC, using AI to generate production-ready code, validate automated tests, identify and remediate defects, and improve software quality while exercising sound engineering judgment.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing microservices and distributed systems.


  • Experience with GCP or multi-cloud environments.


  • Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.


  • Experience with Spec-Driven Development or specification-first engineering.


  • Experience creating AI agents, engineering automations, or AI-enabled developer workflows.


Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.
• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 - $154,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

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. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers
Additionally, 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.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies is a space technology company that provides solutions for Earth observation, space infrastructure, and geospatial intelligence. The company was formed in 2017 through the merger of DigitalGlobe and MDA. Maxar is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado and has operations in Canada, Europe, and Asia. The company has a diverse customer base that includes government agencies, commercial companies, and non-profit organizations.
Learn more about Maxar Technologies
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$303 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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