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.

What We’re Looking For:

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. 

What You’ll Do:

• 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

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing scalable, secure, highperformance 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 relationship‑building skills when working with leadership and cross‑functional teams
• Analytical mindset with strong critical‑thinking 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:

• Occassionally 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 60% of your time (3 days per week) in office
• Be on Call
• Be able to travel up to 5% of the time

Work Environment:

This position primarily works in the company office or in a home office. The position is largely sedentary with the majority of the position sitting in a chair and working with a computer. The role uses basic office equipment including a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse and printer. For meetings in-person, this position will need to be able stand, walk within the office and climb stairs on occasion.

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.