Applications Programmer III

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

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.