Senior Software Engineer- API Development

Who we are:

Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007.

Today, leveraging its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives – from any location – for consumers, industrial companies and government agencies in over 120 countries.

With a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modems, and cloud-based telematics solutions, Globalstar’s cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.

What we offer:


* Work/Life Balance:  Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays


* Financial Benefits:  401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries


* Health & Wellness:  Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program

Job Summary: 

The Senior API Software Engineer designs, develops, maintains, and troubleshoots software in association with the Operations API system.  This position works with other team members to ensure requirements amongst subsystems are met, interface controls are adhered to and departmental deadlines and objectives are achieved.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

 

Duties/Responsibilities:


* Develop Python-based RESTful APIs using the OpenAPI specification.


* Develop Python-based tools for converting data of varying formats for use in API


* Design and develop internal web portals for configuring and monitoring API status.


* Develop and maintain frameworks for building, unit testing and deployment of pertinent subsystems.


* Work with relational database schema definition and query design/optimization.


* Write specifications and requirements defining application functions, features, and goals.


* Maintain preexisting end user software and applications.


* Proactively troubleshoot/debug/resolve application and performance issues.


* Work within the established Globalstar Agile/Scrum development methodology using Atlassian products.


* Independently research architectural software issues and recommend solutions.

 

Skills and Competencies:


* Strong knowledge of Python and Python development tools


* Familiarity with AWS components and services


* Familiarity with CI/CD frameworks such as GIT, Bitbucket, and Jenkins


* Familiarity with REST API tools (Swagger, etc)


* Good working knowledge of RDBs (Oracle, MySQL and associated tools)


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management


* Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detai...