Backend Software Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD

Active TS (SCI eligibility) clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI poly required

At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it’s architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, or developing cutting‑edge technology, we succeed because of the expertise, collaboration, and agility of our teams. Our Mission Services division combines enterprise IT, cloud solutions, Dev Sec Ops , systems engineering, software development, and operational support. Bcore accelerates decisive advantage for warfighters and intelligence professionals by fusing human insight, rapid‑fire engineering, precision‑measured outcomes, and relentless grit into mission‑ready solutions.

Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government’s mission and our client’s business? Are you interested in helping to protect our nation’s cyber interests? Join our growing team supporting the NGA customer missions as a Backend Software Engineer
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You will support a high‑visibility application relied on across the organization for data analysis, reporting, and operational decision‑making. You’ll design and build scalable backend services, develop RESTful APIs, integrate complex data sources, and ensure system reliability and performance in a Linux‑based environment.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Java or Python
• Design and implement RESTful services to support application functionality and integrations
• Apply strong object‑oriented design principles to build scalable and maintainable systems
• Write and optimize SQL queries to support application functionality and performance
• Coordinate with external teams to understand data sources, interfaces, and access patterns, and translate requirements into backend integrations
• Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to backend architecture decisions
• Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot applications within Linux‑based environments
• Diagnose and resolve issues across application and database layers
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards

Clearance Required: Active TS clearance (with SCI eligibility) and eligibility to obtain CI poly

• Requires bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• 8‑12 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 6‑10 with a master’s degree

• Strong professional experience developing backend applications in Java or Python
• Proven ability to design and develop RESTful APIs that support scalable application functionality
• Solid SQL experience, including writing and optimizing queries across relational databases
• Confident working in Linux‑based environments
• Ability to work independently and drive solutions to moderately complex and complex technical challenges

• Experience with Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration technologies
• Experience with geospatial data and querying (e.g., PostGIS)
• Experience with Spring Boot, Django, or similar backend frameworks
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Git Lab, Jenkins, etc.)
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Open Shift, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS or Azure)
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Intelligence Community Experience preferred

• Recognition of great achievements through service anniversaries, spot awards, and employee referral bonuses
• Join a growing organization of passionate, top‑shelf IT engineering professionals with extensive experience in developing technology for the Intelligence community
• Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Universal Leave, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more
• Salary range: $107,900 to $195,050 (final compensation based on experience, education, and other factors)

BCore is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.