Planet
Space
WorkingStudent
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Working Student at Planet. Skills: Software Development, Satellite solutions. Participate in SDLC phases. Contribute to maintenance of tools”
Industry & Context.
Approach problems from multiple angles
Access to export-controlled information
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Enrolled in Bachelor's/Master's degree, Basic Python or Javascript/Typescript knowledge, Professional working proficiency in English
Nice to Have
Development background using Python, Development background using Javascript, Development background using Typescript, Development background using Git, Web Application development experience, Understanding of DevOps concepts, Understanding of CI/CD concepts, Familiarity with testing practices, Familiarity with API testing, Familiarity with Python (pytest), Excellent organizational skills, Detail-oriented
What You'll Do.
Participate in SDLC phases
Contribute to maintenance of tools
Contribute to maintenance of test automation frameworks
Contribute to maintenance of microservice applications
Contribute to maintenance of test data management
Support internal workflows
Prepare documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative team; Cross-functional team; Agile environment
Process & Methodology
Agile
Full Job Description
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: You will join a collaborative team of Software Engineers responsible for delivering high quality software that supports satellite-related solutions (web based GUIs and public facing APIs). You will be involved in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle and engage with the latest software technologies. You will also be part of a cross-functional team working in an Agile, highly collaborative, cross-functional environment in which we strive to build quality into every step of the delivery process. This role emphasizes teamwork, process improvement, and shared ownership. The ideal candidate is innovative, results-driven, proactive, and an effective communicator with a mix of curiosity and passion for satellite technologies. This is a part-time, in-office position based
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