Senior UI/UX Software Development Engineer

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop end to end high performing applications for user interfaces for monitoring, controlling, modifying and reporting on several ground system components.
• Design RESTful APIs to integrate with various systems.
• 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 UI/web technologies
• 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-detail
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to explore new languages, skills, techniques, and platforms
• Exhibits an excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals

Education, Experience, and Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (hard science required)
• 5 to 7 years of experience as a Software Developer
• 5 to 7 years of experience in Telecom
• 5 to 7 years of experience working with the following:
  
  
  
  • Web applications development
  • Python/Shell/Java/JavaScript
  • Relational Databases
  • Linux operating system
  • GIT, Bitbucket tools
  
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed
• Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

Marginal Functions:

A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.