Mid-Level Backend Software Developer

Fort Meade, MD TS/SCI with Polygraph Full-Time $130,000 – $175,000 Actively hiring Active TS/SCI clearance required. Benz Technology is unable to sponsor security clearances. U.S. citizenship required. About the Role You will design, develop, and maintain backend software components within an Agile delivery team. This role involves writing clean, well-tested code across a cloud-hosted stack and ensuring quality at every stage of the development lifecycle. Responsibilities Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java, C++, or Python Write and execute test procedures to validate software components Manage and query relational databases using SQL and PostgreSQL Integrate and deploy services within AWS cloud environments Ensure quality control of developed and modified software throughout the sprint cycle Produce and maintain clear technical documentation Collaborate with team members using Agile tools including Jira and Confluence Manage source code and support collaborative development workflows using Git Required Qualifications Proficiency in Java, C++, or Python Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL or similar) SQL query development and database management Amazon Web Services (AWS) Git version control Software testing and quality control practices Agile development methodology Jira and Confluence Desired Qualifications Experience writing formal test procedures for software components Technical documentation authoring Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Experience working in sprint-based delivery teams Why engineers join Benz 15% employer 401(k) — vested day one, no match required 28 paid days off per year $7,500 annual tuition reimbursement $2,500 training & development budget 28 years in business — our engineers stay through recompetes