Role overview

Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on experience developing web applications, especially using one of React, Spring Boot, Python, or Go
Solid understanding of foundational computer science concepts related to software architecture, basic algorithms, and data structures
Experience in technologies used in cloud computing using AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with other engineers in an Agile-first self-organized Scrum team
Quickly iterate on customer focused features and be prepared to pivot when feedback is received
Mentor more junior engineers while still understanding the full technology stack
Partner with the UX design team to implement efficient and attractive workflows

Key facts

Remote from: Belgium, California (USA), Maryland (USA), North Dakota (USA), Oregon (USA), Rhode Island (USA), Vermont (USA), United States
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
Software Engineer
English

Hard skills

React Jsx Python (Programming Language) Web Applications Cloud Computing Microservices Relational Databases Redis Elasticsearch InfluxDB CI/CD Ansible Argo CD Kubernetes Agile Software Development

Other skills

Communication
Team Leadership

About the company

Viasat

Telecommunication Services

Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone, and everything can be connected. For more than 30 years, Viasat innovations have helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries around the world communicate — bringing connectivity when, where, and how it’s needed most. Viasat focuses on the connections that matter as we deliver bold results for our customers, partners, and shareholders worldwide. We provide internet to communities and families in places around the world where cable or fiber isn’t available so they can learn, laugh, and live just like everyone else. We deliver secure, resilient connectivity services and solutions to our military and allies that give them the information dominance they need to bring warfighters home safely. We ensure people on-the-go have access to the same quality of internet in the air or at sea as they have at home. And we give businesses of all sizes the freedom to keep their people, places, and things secure and connected — wherever opportunity takes them.

Company details

Company typeXLarge

IndustryTelecommunication Services

Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

About us:

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do:

Viasat is looking for an experienced full stack software engineer who enjoys developing performant web applications using modern web technology. We are developing an API and Multi-network satellite orchestration platform that provides real-time situational awareness and command and control capabilities to a global fleet of high value aircraft, and we need your help to drive the product forward leveraging the latest advances in cloud and analytics technology.

The day-to-day:

Work collaboratively with other engineers in an Agile-first self-organized Scrum team
Collaborate with other engineers on emergent designs that have the correct amount of detail for the given situation
Quickly iterate on customer focused features and be prepared to pivot when feedback is received
Be a frontend or backend SME that mentors more junior engineers, while still understanding the full technology stack
Partner with the UX design team to implement efficient and attractive workflows
Always be looking for a better way to evolve the technology and the team

What you'll need:

5+ years of hands-on experience developing web applications, especially using one of React, Spring Boot, Python, or Go
Solid understanding of foundational computer science concepts related to software architecture, basic algorithms, and data structures
Experience in technologies used in cloud computing using AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
Knowledge of microservice architectures
Strong oral and written communication skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
Ability to travel up to 10%
U.S. Citizenship Required. Must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance

What will help you on the job:

Experience with Agile development environments
Experience with React meta-frameworks like Next.js or TanStack
Experience in and knowledge of databases, especially Redis, Elasticsearch, and InfluxDB
UX/UI design experience or interest
Experience with CI/CD frameworks like GitHub Actions, Ansible, ArgoCD, or related
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Leadership experience or interest (e.g., scrum master, team leader, mentor)

Salary range: $140,500.00 - $221,500.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $174,000.00- $261,000.00/ annually : At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits. EEO statement:

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.