Backend Software Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Backend Software Engineer (Software Engineer 4)

• Focus: Network operations monitoring and diagnostics (NOMAD) backend services

Description

You will work on containerized, microservice-based, cloud-deployed backend applications that automate configuration generation, software deployment, and troubleshooting for lab and production systems. The team builds next-generation access and core network capabilities to help deliver HSD, Voice, and Video services. The role emphasizes scalable, reliable backend design and automation.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend applications for automation of configuration generation and deployments

• Develop tools to troubleshoot and support software running in lab and production environments

• Design and implement RESTful APIs with proper versioning and access controls

• Perform code reviews and maintain clear technical documentation

• Apply test-driven development, test automation, and CI/CD practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

• 7–10 years of relevant work experience

• Experience programming in Python

• Experience with Python web frameworks and ORMs, including Flask and SQLAlchemy

• Understanding of RESTful API design, including versioning, authentication, authorization, and API documentation

• Experience with Unix/Linux environments

• Knowledge of data structures and algorithm design

• Knowledge of object-oriented programming

• Proficiency with Git, Bash scripting, and configuration languages such as YAML

• Experience with test-driven development, test automation, continuous integration, and deployment automation

• Ability to perform code reviews and maintain clear technical documentation

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Unable to provide work authorization sponsorship or immigration support now or in the future.

Benefits

• Base pay range (Virginia): $137,986.50–$216,387.92

• Total Rewards includes benefits; bonuses may apply for many non-sales roles

• Best-in-class benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional well-being