Software Engineer - Backend

Software Engineer - Backend at Jacobs

We are looking for a backend software engineer to join our on‑site team in Northern Virginia. The role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining scalable cloud and on‑premise services that enable our customers to meet national security missions.

$/yr – $/yr

• Experience with cloud technologies and Dev Ops (AWS, Kubernetes)
• Apply knowledge of software engineering and best practices for the full software development life cycle
• Familiarity with coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, and testing
• Ability to design, build, test, and deploy within cloud technologies and on‑prem technologies using Dev Ops techniques
• Knowledge of Dev Ops/CI/CD tools and benefits
• Ability to interface with microservices and event‑driven architectures
• Experience with ticketing to create, manage, and close‑out development requirements
• Ability to collaborate with other developers to design and implement features
• Ability to mentor less experienced software engineers
• Proactively recommend where manual processes can be automated
• Proficient in Python, Java, or Go
• Knowledge of relational database fundamentals
• Dev Ops experience (version control, automated builds, automated testing, continuous integration with tools such as Gitlab)
• Self‑starter with strong innovative and analytical ability
• Possess TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly clearance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

Health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; a profit‑sharing plan; and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases and performance discretionary bonuses.

Onsite – Jacobs Workplace in Northern Virginia (requirement of full‑time presence)

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