Senior Python Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop Python-based ETL frameworks, orchestration layers, and high-throughput data pipelines
• Implement and optimize real-time, event-driven streaming architectures using Kafka and/or RabbitMQ
• Build and scale FastAPI microservices with a focus on performance, resilience, security, and observability
• Design MongoDB schemas, indexing strategies, and aggregation pipelines
• Implement caching layers and high-speed data access using Redis
• Contribute to the design and implementation of RAG pipelines, vector search integrations, and retrieval optimization
• Implement Agentic AI workflows using LangChain and Crew AI
• Apply Secure SDLC practices across coding, code review, CI/CD, and deployment
• Support containerization, Kubernetes-native deployment patterns, and AWS cloud integrations

Requirements

• Expert-level Python experience across ETL, microservices, and distributed data processing
• Strong FastAPI development and optimization experience
• Production experience with Kafka and/or RabbitMQ
• Strong MongoDB expertise including schema design, indexing, and aggregation
• Experience with in-memory databases such as Redis
• Hands-on experience implementing vector search or RAG-based retrieval pipelines
• Experience with agent-driven AI architectures and LLM-powered automation workflows
• Strong Linux proficiency and experience with Docker/Kubernetes
• Hands-on AWS experience across compute, networking, and data services
• Proven application of Secure SDLC and secure engineering patterns
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in CS, Engineering, or a related field

About the Company

Slingshot Aerospace is on a mission to make space safer and more secure for everyone. Our work directly impacts global security, disaster response, climate monitoring, and critical infrastructure. We are a team of builders and problem-solvers dedicated to powering the next generation of space operations through better data and smarter software.