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Iridium is an award-winning satellite communications company operating the world's only truly global voice and data network, delivering reliable connectivity anywhere on Earth. For more than 20 years, Iridium has powered mission-critical communications for governments, businesses, aviation, maritime, and the rapidly expanding Internet of Things.

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Join our team and help shape how the world stays connected. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where employees are empowered to innovate, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact.

If you are a software developer skilled in Laravel Framework, PHP, Microservices, React.js, and Node.js, and have 5+ years of professional experience, you may be an excellent fit for the Applications Programmer III position within Iridium's B/OSS Billing Development team. As an Applications Programmer III, you will independently design and develop front-end UI and Laravel API's within our B/OSS delivery team. You will also provide technical support as needed to assist operations and other support teams. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and the capability to translate functional requirements into robust technical designs. You will contribute to the development, maintenance, and support of multiple core software systems within the team's product catalog. 

• Design, develop, and maintain  native PHP-based systems and Laravel-framework UIs and APIs
• Contribute to modernization efforts by adopting the latest tools and technologies
• Optimize application performance through in-memory data processing and caching using Redis
• Participate actively in the Agile Scrum software development lifecycle, including design discussions and close collaboration with product owners, business stakeholders, QA, and operations teams
• Independently deliver high-quality work and drive projects to completion
• Develop and maintain processes, procedures, and required training materials
• Review peer code to ensure adherence to team standards and industry best practices; mentor junior team members
• Produce application builds, patches, and deployments upon completing development tasks
• Support integration, documentation, and launch of new product offerings throughout release cycles; present documented API changes to customers
• Collaborate closely with development and testing teams

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing scalable, secure, high performance applications using PHP and Laravel-framework and modern JavaScript technologies including React.js and Node.js
• Strong understanding of RESTful API development and integration best practices
• 2+ years of experience with relational databases such as MySQL or Oracle
• Experience with Git or other version control systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Ability to translate functional requirements into effective technical designs
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate deliverables, analyses, and issues to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong relationshipbuilding skills when working with leadership and crossfunctional teams
• Analytical mindset with strong criticalthinking abilities and an aptitude for creative problem solving
• Proactive in giving feedback and enthusiastic about sharing knowledge
• Capable of prioritizing personal tasks-and potentially those of others-while meeting deadlines

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

• Strong technical knowledge of and experience in Telecommunications or BSS/OSS systems

We'll also need you to:

• Occasionally work extended hours during releases or troubleshooting of any critical customer impacting issues
• Provide Production support after hours if a customer issue cannot wait till the next day
• Be able to work a hybrid schedule that includes at least 80% of your time (4 days per week) in office
• Be on Call
• Be able to travel up to 5% of the time

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 four days per week (approximately 80%) 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.

Base Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000 USD

Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors and this range represents an estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. You may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.  

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