MID LEVEL SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Ignite • Full-time • Greater Houston, US • 1m ago

Job Description

Igniters operate in the world’s most demanding environment. Igniters are self-motivated, mission-driven, and relentless in solving the Warfighters’ hardest problems. We move fast, think differently, and execute with precision to tackle high-stakes challenges across AI/ML, space and missile defense intelligence, EMSO, advanced analytics, and programmatic domains. As an employee-owned SDVOSB headquartered in Huntsville, AL, our team delivers mission-critical impact for the Army, Air Force, Space Force, MDA, NASA, DIA, and FBI.

Ignite exists to outpace the threat and deliver results that matter in the moments that count.

As a Mid-Level Software Engineer supporting NASA programs through a contractor organization, you will develop, maintain, and enhance web-based and low-code applications that support mission operations, engineering analysis, and enterprise systems. This role requires working within a highly collaborative, process-driven environment, contributing to applications that support critical spaceflight and research initiatives.

You will leverage a Microsoft-based technology stack including C#, ASP.NET, Blazor, Angular, SQL Server, and the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) while adhering to NASA and contractor software development standards.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain web applications supporting NASA mission and enterprise systems
Build modern UI components using Blazor and Angular
Develop backend services and RESTful APIs using C# and ASP.NET Core
Write optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and support database design (SQL Server)
Create and maintain low-code/no-code solutions using Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse
Integrate Power Platform applications with enterprise data sources and REST APIs
Develop, maintain, and optimize interactive Power BI dashboards and reports to support data-driven decision-making.
Create efficient data models, DAX calculations, and Power Query transformations to ensure accuracy and performance across BI solutions.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and translate them into intuitive visualizations and KPIs.
Collaborate with NASA civil servants, engineers, and cross-functional contractor teams
Participate in full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment
Perform code reviews and ensure compliance with coding standards and security requirements
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in both traditional and low-code application environments
Use Team Foundation Server (TFS) / Azure DevOps for source control, backlog management, and CI/CD pipelines
Support documentation, including technical design documents and user guides

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
5–8 years of professional software development experience
Strong experience with C# and ASP.NET (Core and/or MVC)
Experience building front-end applications with Angular and/or Blazor
Experience developing solutions using Power Apps (Canvas/Model-Driven) and Power Automate
Proficiency with SQL Server, including database design and performance tuning
Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs
Familiarity with TFS or Azure DevOps for version control and work tracking
Ability to work in a structured, compliance-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience supporting government or aerospace programs
Familiarity with NASA software standards or similar regulated environments
Experience with Microsoft Azure, Dataverse, and Power Platform administration
Knowledge of microservices and distributed systems
Experience building custom connectors for Power Platform
Experience with automated testing and test frameworks
Understanding of cybersecurity best practices (NIST, secure coding standards)

Security & Clearance Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for NASA contract work)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher-level clearance (as required by contract)

Soft Skills

Strong communication skills, especially in cross-organizational teams
Attention to detail and commitment to quality and reliability
Ability to manage priorities across multiple tasks and deadlines
Proactive problem-solving mindset

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