Mission Operations - Full Stack Developer (CI/CD & Test Environments)

About Lynk

Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to device or D2D technology, and has the world’s only commercial license from the FCC to operate a commercial D2D system. Today, Lynk allows mobile network operators' subscribers to send and receive text messages to and from space via standard unmodified, mobile devices. Lynk’s service has been tested and proven on all seven continents, has regulatory approvals in more than 30 countries and is currently being deployed commercially based on more than 40 MNO commercial service contracts covering approximately 50 countries.

Our technology will enable all 8 billion people on the planet to stay connected with the existing standard phone in their pocket. Everywhere. No matter what.

By joining Lynk, you will have the opportunity to directly touch the lives of billions. Your mission will be to bring mobile broadband to billions, pull hundreds of millions out of poverty, and save countless lives.

Job Summary

Lynk is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Full-Stack Developer with a passion for CI/CD and test automation to join our Mission Operations Ground DevOps team. In this role, you will play a critical part in developing and maintaining our mission-critical ground software systems for ground station and satellite command and control operations, while also taking ownership of establishing robust CI/CD pipelines and representative test environments. You will work closely with other software engineers, mission operations teams, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration, testing, and deployment of software components.

If you are a full-stack developer with experience in CI/CD, test automation, and a desire to contribute to the full software development lifecycle, we encourage you to apply!

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications for satellite command and control, ground station operations, and mission data processing.

• Contribute to the front-end and back-end development of our applications, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment of modular software components.

• Build and maintain test environments that closely simulate production mission operations and satellite flight conditions.

• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools for both development and CI/CD processes.

• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in full-stack development and space systems.

What You’ll Work on in Your First 12 Months

• Develop and Enhance Mission Operations Software:

  • Contribute to the development of new features and enhancements for our existing software applications.

  • Ensure the software meets the evolving needs of our satellite constellation and ground.

• Optimize Full-Stack Performance and Scalability

  • Enhance both frontend and backend systems to improve responsiveness, scalability, and reliability.

  • Implement performance optimizations to support real-time data processing and seamless user interactions for mission operations.

• Build and Improve Test Environments

  • Design and implement representative test environments that closely mimic production conditions.

  • Evaluate and select appropriate testing tools and technologies.

  • Ensure comprehensive test coverage for various software components.

• Design and Implement CI/CD Pipelines

  • Develop and implement robust CI/CD pipelines for our primary software systems, focusing on automation, reliability, and scalability.

  • Integrate automated testing and quality gates into the pipelines.

  • Establish clear monitoring and reporting mechanisms for pipeline health and performance.

• Collaborate and Integrate with Development Teams

  • Work closely with other software engineers to ensure seamless integration of their code into the CI/CD pipelines.

  • Provide guidance and support on CI/CD and testing best practices.

  • Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a full-stack developer with proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies.

• Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, such as Jenkins, github, gitlab, etc.

• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and methodologies, such as PyTest, Jest, JUnit, etc.

• Experience building and managing test environments for software validation.

• Proficiency in core frontend technologies, such as JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and experience with at least one framework, such as Svelte, React, Vue. Preference for experience with TailwindCSS and Svelte 5.

• Strong proficiency in at least two server-side languages, such as Node.js, Python, Rust, with preference for Python and Rust.

• Experience with relational and non-relational databases, such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis', 'DynamoDB, etc.

• Familiarity with frontend test automation using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.

• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture. Experience with OpenAPI and Protocol Buffers is a plus.

• Familiarity with containerization, such as Docker, Kubernetes.

• Strong understanding of software development best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD for mission-critical software, particularly in space systems or IoT.

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform, OpenTofu, Ansible, for managing test environments.

• Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, GCP . AWS is preferred

• Experience securing CI/CD pipelines and test environments.

• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Job Location
Washington, DC area