Senior Cloud Software Engineer (Development)

Job Summary

This role focuses on designing, building, and optimizing cloud-native and hybrid software solutions that support large-scale scientific data processing, workflows, and archival systems. The position plays a critical role in enabling researchers worldwide to efficiently access, analyze, and manage complex datasets generated by major space science missions.

The role requires deep expertise in Python development, ETL pipeline design, and cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with scientists and engineers to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable systems that integrate cloud and on-premises environments while supporting mission-critical data operations.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications and hybrid architectures for large-scale data processing and archival systems

Build and optimize ETL data pipelines using Python and workflow orchestration tools

Integrate applications with relational databases for high-performance data storage and retrieval

Develop and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools

Build and maintain CI / CD pipelines to support automated testing and deployment

Ensure system security, reliability, and compliance with organizational standards and best practices

Collaborate with scientists and engineers to gather requirements and deliver scalable, maintainable solutions

Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in development and production environments

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

8+ years of experience in cloud software development

Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for application development and data processing

Experience with cloud platforms and services, including compute, storage, and messaging components

Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MSSQL

Experience designing and managing data pipelines and workflow orchestration systems

Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies

Hands-on experience with CI / CD tools and automated deployment workflows

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with additional programming languages such as Java or Node.js

Advanced database skills, including performance tuning and optimization

Familiarity with streaming or messaging technologies

Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools

Background working with scientific, research, or large-scale distributed data systems