Hiring: Sr Software Engineer, Ground Software Company: Sierra Space Location: Centennial, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:19:51 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Agile, Ansible, ArgoCD, Bash, Bitbucket, CI/CD, Confluence, Docker, FastAPI, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Helm, Jira, Kanban, Kubernetes, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, PowerShell, Python, React, Scrum, Security Clearance, Unit Testing About the job Experience: •8+ years of related experience. Qualifications: •We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. •Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +6 yrs experience). •Typically, 8+ years of related experience. •Deep expertise in multiple programming languages and software development principles. •Demonstrated capacity to design, architect, and implement complex software systems. •Strong leadership skills to lead a team of engineers. •Demonstrated capacity to make high-level design decisions that will have significant impacts on program cost, schedule, and technical performance. •The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required. •Advanced expertise in Python and React with demonstrated ability to architect complex applications. •Proven experience designing and implementing solutions with Python FastAPI. Compensation: •$156,666 - $215,436 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!