Senior Software Engineer - Frontend
Location: Remote
Department: Engineering
ABOUT SPHINX
Sphinx builds software to solve complex national security problems in Space. Founded by engineers and technologists with deep experience across commercial and defense technology, we were frustrated by the outdated and insecure technology America's service members are forced to rely on. We're here to do better.
We’re focused on building modern, scalable products with an emphasis on using open source technologies. Expect talented, motivated, and interesting colleagues who emphasize collaboration, transparency, and individual responsibility.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Sphinx is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, focusing on the Frontend, to join our Space Communications team building a ground communications and data-transport platform for US government operated satellites. As a Senior Frontend Software Engineer you will help lead the development of user-facing services, designing and building technology to support the operations of a wide variety of US Government satellites. This is an individual contributor role that requires collaboration with engineers across teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be responsible for making technology choices and establishing good practices across multiple projects. You will be bringing experience in the following and expected to:
- Building performant, secure, tested web applications
- Developing with an emphasis on automation and security
- Willingness to own a technical problem end-to-end
- A habit of self-directed learning of new technologies
- The ability to work well with a team
- The ability to communicate clearly
THE SKILLSET
- At least 5 years' of progressively responsible web development experience
- You have extensive experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and the web platform (concepts like caching, authentication, and CSP for example)
- You can play multiple roles such as web designer, UX designer, and engineer
- You know multiple web application architectures and can choose a correct one for the requirements
- You have experience using version control systems (Git) in a team environment, including branching strategies and resolving merge conflicts
- You have working knowledge of Docker and containerized application workflows
- You possess a strong understanding of backend code with experience integrating the front-end and the backend (and the willingness to fix the backend when it's needed)
- You are willing to learn and expand your skill set, including other technologies such as Python and AWS
- You are comfortable working with some ambiguity and are able to self-direct your work
- You've made enough mistakes and booked enough wins to know what not to build and know what good looks like
- Bonus points if you have experience with a 3D Geospatial library such as CesiumJS
- Eligibility: The position is only open to US Citizens and ability to obtain a security clearance
LOCATION
Senior Frontend Software Engineer - Remote. While this role is remote, the potential for travel may occur such as client visits, company gatherings, and other project related travel as needed may be required.
COMPENSATION
This role is between $160,000 - $185,000 base salary.
BENEFITS
Compensation includes competitive salary, meaningful equity ownership, profit sharing, employer 401(k) contribution, and 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
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