Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - NASA

Company Name: INNOVIM

Job Details: RemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/ngz5umig43jk8rb1

Job Description: Posted 4d agoSenior Software Engineer (Backend) - NASA@ INNOVIMView All JobsWebsiteAnnapolis, Maryland, United StatesRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Design backend, Maintain APIs, Lead debuggingRequirements Summary:6+ years backend software engineering; Elasticsearch experience; Clojure in production; AWS cloud; strong problem-solving and communication.Technical Tools Mentioned:Elasticsearch, Clojure, AWS, Lambda, Step Functions, Docker, Kubernetes, GeoJSON, QGIS, ArcGIS
INNOVIM is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support NASA’s Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) Evolution and Development-3 (EED-3) contract. This role is heavily backend-focused, supporting the NASA Common Metadata Repository (CMR) and Earthdata Search platforms, which serve billions of metadata records and millions of users worldwide.
Location: Remote (U.S. Only)Travel: Quarterly PI Planning (Annapolis, MD)Clearance: U.S. Person Required
Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and operate large-scale Elasticsearch clusters, including index design, data modeling, lifecycle management, and performance tuning
Develop and maintain backend services in Clojure, supporting high-throughput search and metadata APIs
Ensure system reliability, scalability, and availability for mission-critical services (99.9% uptime targets)
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex production issues across distributed systems
Collaborate closely with DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and product stakeholders in an Agile / SAFe environment
Contribute to architectural decisions for cloud-native systems (AWS preferred)
Mentor other engineers and provide technical leadership within the team

Required Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
6+ years of professional software engineering experience, primarily backend-focused
Experience with Elasticsearch, including: Cluster architecture and operations, Indexing strategies and schema design, Performance optimization and scaling, Managing large datasets (billions of records, high query volumes)
Experience with Clojure in production systems
Cloud platform experience (AWS preferred), including serverless services (Lambda, Step Functions)
Proven experience building and operating high-availability, high-performance distributed systems
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently drive complex technical work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Skills

Experience with geospatial or scientific data systems
Familiarity with GIS tools and formats (e.g., GeoJSON, QGIS, ArcGIS)
Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipeline experience
Experience working within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer, or similar)
Familiarity with front-end frameworks (e.g., React)

INNOVIM is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.