Backend Developer

Quick Facts

• Role: Backend Developer (security-cleared)
• Work model: Hybrid (on-site 2–3 days per week)

Description

Design, develop, and maintain backend functionality for mission-critical applications, including REST APIs, backend services, and production issue resolution. Build and manage data and infrastructure components using Python, Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, PostgreSQL, and OpenSearch. Collaborate with customers, product owners, and stakeholders on requirements and implementation estimates.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend services and REST APIs with request validation, error handling, and authentication/authorization integration
• Use Pydantic for data validation and SQLAlchemy for database access and ORM
• Design and maintain PostgreSQL schemas, queries, indexes, and database migrations
• Build and maintain Docker images and deploy/troubleshoot applications in OpenShift
• Investigate and resolve production issues across UI, backend services, database, and deployments
• Participate in technical design and code reviews; write automated tests and maintain technical documentation
• Mentor developers and collaborate with operations and security teams to support reliable delivery

Requirements

• TS/SCI Clearance with Active CI Polygraph
• 9+ years of experience in software or systems engineering (degree substitutions allowed)
• Strong experience developing backend services and REST APIs
• Python backend development experience
• PostgreSQL proficiency (data modeling, SQL, migrations, indexing, query optimization)
• OpenSearch understanding (data structures, indexing, querying)
• Hands-on Docker experience (Dockerfiles, building images, troubleshooting)
• Strong communication skills for translating business/customer needs into technical requirements

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays