
Posted 20 days ago
Senior Technical Architect
Slingshot AerospaceSenior Technical Architect
Perks & benefits
CommissionHealth InsurancePaid LeaveRelocation AllowanceVisa
Requirements
Expert Python experience, FastAPI design, Kafka or RabbitMQ, MongoDB expertise, Redis or in-memory database, Linux proficiency, Docker and Kubernetes, AWS cloud integration, Secure SDLC principles, Agentic AI workflows
Skills
PythonFastAPIKafkaMongoDBRedisAWSKubernetesDockerLangChain
About the role
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement Python-based ETL frameworks, orchestration layers, and high-throughput data pipelines
- Design and optimize real-time event-driven streaming systems using Kafka and/or RabbitMQ
- Build and scale FastAPI-based microservices with a focus on performance, security, and observability
- Lead MongoDB data modeling, indexing strategies, aggregation pipelines, and performance tuning
- Architect caching and high-speed data access layers using Redis or similar memory-based databases
- Apply Secure SDLC principles across architecture, coding, CI/CD, and deployment workflows
- Lead architecture reviews and define engineering standards for distributed systems
- Drive containerization, Kubernetes-native deployment patterns, and AWS cloud integration
Requirements
- Expert-level Python experience across ETL systems, microservices, and distributed data processing
- Strong FastAPI design and implementation experience
- Deep, production-level experience with Kafka and/or RabbitMQ
- Mandatory MongoDB expertise including schema design, indexing, aggregation, and sharding/replication
- Experience with at least one memory-based database (Redis strongly preferred)
- Strong Linux proficiency and experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Hands-on AWS experience across compute, data, networking, and security services
- Proven application of Secure SDLC principles and secure architecture patterns
- Ability to implement Agentic AI workflows using LangChain and Crew AI
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with space industry data
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.
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