Back End Developer

Compensation: $120k-150k base salaryLocation: Fort Meade, MD (Onsite 5 days/week)Overview: Join a high-impact federal program supporting mission-critical systems. This role focuses on building scalable back-end systems, APIs, and cloud-native applications within a secure, fast-paced Agile environment.Requirements:7+ years of back-end software development experience (must have Object-Oriented experience such as Java, Python, or similar)5+ years working with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab)3+ years developing RESTful APIs and backend services3+ years working in cloud environments (AWS preferred)3+ years experience with Kubernetes and containerization (Docker)3+ years experience with relational databases (Postgres, RDS, etc.)3+ years using Agile tools (Jira) and participating in Agile teamsActive TS/SCI clearance (required)Responsibilities:Design, build, and maintain scalable back-end systems and microservicesDevelop and enhance RESTful APIs supporting application functionalityPerform data modeling, database design, and performance optimizationSupport system integration across secure and distributed environmentsContribute to DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD automationPreferred Requirements:Experience in DevSecOps or secure government environmentsExperience with Red Hat Linux and infrastructure automation (Ansible, Packer)Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD)Exposure to AI/ML data integration or data pipeline structuring26-00460