Senior Backend Developer

We are hiring an experienced back-end software engineer to help design and build mission-critical systems that support complex, secure environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-impact work, enjoys solving challenging technical problems, and brings deep expertise in modern back-end architecture and cloud-based development.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a subject matter expert supporting advanced technical efforts
• Analyze systems and processes to identify improvements and define requirements
• Develop architecture, functional models, and technical documentation
• Design and build scalable back-end systems to support new and existing capabilities
• Develop and enhance RESTful APIs and system integrations
• Manage and optimize databases and data models
• Contribute to planning, testing, and implementation of software solutions
• Lead or support engineering efforts across the full development lifecycle

What You'll Bring

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to work onsite in San Antonio, TX up to five days per week
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience

Experience Requirements:

• At least 10 years of software development experience using object-oriented and scripting languages, including DevSecOps tools, microservices, and container technologies
• 5+ years of back-end web design and development
• 10 years working with relational databases and RESTful API development/integration
• 5 years of experience with Python and PostgreSQL
• 5 years using bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira)
• 5 years testing web-based applications
• 5 years leading software development programs or projects
• 3 years of experience with AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes, and Red Hat Linux

Technical Stack Experience (5+ years with at least five of the following):

• PostgreSQL
• RDS
• Exodus
• Python
• Luna
• Java
• Docker
• OpenJDK
• Ansible
• Packer
• Maven
• Kubernetes
• Red Hat

Additional Capabilities:

• Experience conducting and documenting system testing to validate performance and compliance
• Hands-on experience developing in cloud environments

Nice to Have

• Experience integrating data across classified and unclassified environments
• Background in DoD software development environments
• Familiarity with Agile and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience working within DevSecOps pipelines in secure environments
• 5 years of CI/CD development experience
• Experience with UX design tools (e.g., Sketch, InVision)
• Experience preparing data for machine learning or AI applications