Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)

An active TS/SCI is preferred; however, the ability to obtain is required with sponsorship available. The ideal candidate will possess a BS degree or higher in engineering or related field with 7-12 years of experience.This position will largely be performed at Awetomaton Beavercreek HQ, with occasional trips to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for meetings and software deliveries once able to. We are considering candidates through September with a planned October 2026 start date.

Criteria for success

• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with peers & decision makers
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively both within a team and independently
• Demonstrate initiative when faced with limited guidance or ambiguous requirements
• Expert in modern web application technologies including TypeScript, React, NodeJS, etc.
• Proficient in building and integrating RESTful APIs and server-side logic using Python
• Experienced deploying web applications via containerization

Req uired Experience and Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Engineering discipline
• 7+ years of experience in a software focused engineering career (Software Engineer, Computer Science, etc.)
• 5+ years of experience developing web applications with React framework
• 5+ years of experience developing applications and services using Python
• Experience with relational database technologies such as PostgreSQL
• Mastery of software configuration management using Git.
• Experience with Container Technology (Docker / podman / etc.)

Desired Education and Experience

• Master of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Engineering discipline
• In-scope TS SCI Clearance
• Seven (7) years of experience developing web applications with modern web app libraries and frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, etc).
• Experience with web mapping technologies such as Cesium
• Experience with database design, querying, and integration (e.g., ORM tools like SQLAlchemy)
• Experience developing back-end web APIs in Python using FastAPI
• Experience following GitFlow and GitOps workflows using team repository (GitHub / Gitlab / etc.)
• Demonstrable excellence in UI/UX
• Expertise with Container Technologies (Docker / podman / etc.)
• Demonstrated hands-on experience managing Kubernetes deployments via ArgoCD and Kustomize is a major plus

About Awetomaton

We build software that enables humans to make informed decisions from raw intel data, with a specialization in satellite collection. We are a Dayton-based defense startup that believes there is a critical skill & culture gap - one we are filling with high-output, mission focused engineering talent. Results matter to our customers. We've never lost a customer because we deliver what they need. Awetomaton is where you do work that matters with a passionate team in an environment that inspires your creativity.

We provide industry leading benefits that balance your health & wellbeing today, as well as lay a solid financial future into retirement. Highlights of our benefit plan include:

• Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No approvals required.
• 100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $24,500 for 2026.
• Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans.
• Employee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required.
• Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match.
• MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.