Applications Programmer III

Iridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company with bragging rights to the only network that offers voice and data connectivity anywhere in the world. For over 20 years, Iridium's unique network and services have supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses, and the evolving Internet of Things.

At Iridium, we understand the importance of staying connected and the limitations of traditional communications networks. People across the globe, including first responders, humanitarians, global militaries, scientific researchers, and lone workers, as well as ships, aircraft and remote operations all rely on Iridium to stay connected. We take our responsibility for providing these essential communications very seriously and pride ourselves on offering a reliable lifeline when needed. Likewise, Iridium is committed to providing an exciting and innovative workplace, where employees are challenged to think outside the box and collaborate on new, bold ideas and solutions. Our talented teams are passionate about their work and the impact our company makes around the world. Iridium fosters an empowering and inclusive culture that allows employees to genuinely be their best selves. We are looking for others who want to join this truly unique company that celebrates our employees and provides the opportunity to truly make a difference in the world.

Iridium is seeking a (Full-stack) Software Developer III to join our B/OSS Billing Development team. As a Software Developer III (B/OSS), you'll be responsible for the design and development of Billing and Provisioning applications and will perform full stack software development within the B/OSS delivery team. In this role, you will also provide technical support, as required, to supplement the operations and other support teams. As a Software Developer III, you will be expected to display a depth of knowledge in development, maintenance, and support of multiple core software systems within the development team product catalogue.

Design, develop, and maintain applications across the full stack
• Build and support Javabased services and related components
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues independently
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, design discussions, and requirements gathering
• Help manage the backlog by refining stories and acceptance criteria
• Contribute to code reviews and ensure adherence to standards
• Create builds, patches, and deployments
• Support testing, integration, and product release activities
• Maintain clear documentation for internal teams and external partners

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in software development
• 3+ years of Full-Stack Web Application Development
  • Front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery)
  • Back-end (PHP, Java)
  • Database (Oracle, MySQL)
  • API (RESTful Web Services)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently present products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues
• Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions or come up with solutions
• Be comfortable managing upward, including being a proactive communicator and asking for help when needed
• Have confidence and be able to establish valuable relationships with others
• Must be able to prioritize key tasks and have a strong sense of ownership over your work
• Be active in seeking out ways to continuously improve yourself and gain new knowledge

Things That Would be Great if You Brought to the Table:

• Knowledge or familiarity of Spring Boot, Docker, Agile Software Development, Atlassian Tool Suite
• Experience developing software tools and applications for a real-time operations environment
• Other programming languages (C, C++, Perl, Python, Shell Scripting)
• Domain knowledge on billing / payment / provisioning solutions

We'll Also Need You To:

• Occassionally work extended hours during releases or troubleshooting of any critical customer impacting issues
• Work a hybrid schedule that includes at least 60% of the time (3 days per week) in office
• Provide production support after hours for any critical issues that cannot wait till next working day

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

We believe in-person connection drives innovation, strengthens mentorship, and builds culture, while flexibility enables employees to do their best work. Under Iridium's Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least three days per week (approximately 60%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship-building, and professional growth.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.