Software Engineer, Backend Developer, Python

Job Summary

The primary role of the Software Engineer is to design, develop, and maintain web-based software applications that support national defense missions. You’ll contribute across the full development lifecycle and support backend services, REST APIs, and data pipelines that enable visualizations, analytics, and operational tools.

• Build and maintain web applications and backend services using Java and Python
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate external data sources
• Debug and correct software defects while optimizing performance
• Contribute to Dev Ops workflows and CI/CD automation
• Write and maintain technical documentation, tests, and release notes
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to define and refine features

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and frameworks like Spring Boot or Flask
• Experience with Git, containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes), and virtualized development environments
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and data pipelines
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

• Familiarity with Elastic Search, MongoDB, Redis, or ArangoDB
• Experience integrating streaming data frameworks like Kafka or Flink
• Exposure to batch analytics, machine learning pipelines, or AWS

Salary Range: $140,000 – $170,000

Top Secret with Poly

This position requires access to information subject to ITAR/EAR compliance. To comply, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be approved for an export license. A “U.S. person” includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals. Some positions may require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.