{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"caf73d8411c13eaeab04c84c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/caf73d8411c13eaeab04c84c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/caf73d8411c13eaeab04c84c","title":"Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer","description":"Description If you've been building your skills in backend development, object-oriented programming, and mission-driven engineering, and you're ready for work that actually moves the needle, this is the kind of opportunity cleared engineers pursue when they want to grow while making real impact. If you take pride in your craft, enjoy solving meaningful technical problems, and want your work to support a mission with visibility at senior levels, you'll thrive here.\r\nWe're hiring a Backend Software Engineer to support a high-visibility, data-driven application used across the organization for analytics and reporting. You'll help build and maintain core backend services, develop RESTful APIs, support data-driven functionality, and contribute to ongoing system enhancements within a Linux-based environment. Your work will directly support system reliability, performance, and data accuracy for mission stakeholders.\r\nThe primary development team operates out of Gaithersburg, MD, with onsite engineers in Alexandria, VA; Chantilly, VA; Aurora, CO; St. Louis, MO; and Tucson, AZ, giving top talent multiple paths to join the mission.\r\nAnd while the requisition requirements may seem standard fare, the position is not; as it will join a high performing team that is changing the way digital engineering and mission operations intelligence is enabled for our customer.\r\nResponsibilities Backend Development: Design, develop, test, and maintain backend application components using Java or Python\r\nREST API Development: Develop and maintain RESTful services to support application functionality and system integrations\r\nObject-Oriented Programming: Apply object-oriented design principles to build scalable and maintainable systems\r\nDatabase Development: Write and modify SQL queries to support application functionality and data retrieval\r\nData Source Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external teams to understand data sources, formats, and access methods, and support integration into backend systems\r\nLinux Environments: Develop and troubleshoot applications within Linux-based environments\r\nData Processing & Business Logic: Implement backend logic for data transformation, processing, and system workflows\r\nBug Fixing & Enhancements: Identify, debug, and resolve application-level defects and performance issues\r\nCode Quality: Follow coding standards, participate in code reviews, and support documentation efforts\r\nBasic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 4–8 years of experience; or a Master's degree with 2–6 years of experience\r\nUS Citizenship\r\nActive TS/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph\r\nProfessional experience developing object-oriented applications in Java or Python\r\nHands-on experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs\r\nBasic to moderate experience with SQL capability, including writing queries and working with relational databases\r\nWorking knowledge of Linux-based environments\r\nAbility to work independently on defined tasks within established technical frameworks and deliver reliable results\r\nPreferred Qualifications Experience with Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration technologies\r\nExperience with Spring Boot, Django, or similar backend frameworks\r\nExposure to CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)\r\nFamiliarity with containerization (Docker, OpenShift)\r\nExposure to cloud environments (AWS or Azure)\r\nExperience working in Agile development environments\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Via Logic","rawCompany":"via logic","city":"Aurora","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-07-04T02:16:19.265Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer","description":"Description If you've been building your skills in backend development, object-oriented programming, and mission-driven engineering, and you're ready for work that actually moves the needle, this is the kind of opportunity cleared engineers pursue when they want to grow while making real impact. If you take pride in your craft, enjoy solving meaningful technical problems, and want your work to support a mission with visibility at senior levels, you'll thrive here.\r\nWe're hiring a Backend Software Engineer to support a high-visibility, data-driven application used across the organization for analytics and reporting. You'll help build and maintain core backend services, develop RESTful APIs, support data-driven functionality, and contribute to ongoing system enhancements within a Linux-based environment. Your work will directly support system reliability, performance, and data accuracy for mission stakeholders.\r\nThe primary development team operates out of Gaithersburg, MD, with onsite engineers in Alexandria, VA; Chantilly, VA; Aurora, CO; St. Louis, MO; and Tucson, AZ, giving top talent multiple paths to join the mission.\r\nAnd while the requisition requirements may seem standard fare, the position is not; as it will join a high performing team that is changing the way digital engineering and mission operations intelligence is enabled for our customer.\r\nResponsibilities Backend Development: Design, develop, test, and maintain backend application components using Java or Python\r\nREST API Development: Develop and maintain RESTful services to support application functionality and system integrations\r\nObject-Oriented Programming: Apply object-oriented design principles to build scalable and maintainable systems\r\nDatabase Development: Write and modify SQL queries to support application functionality and data retrieval\r\nData Source Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external teams to understand data sources, formats, and access methods, and support integration into backend systems\r\nLinux Environments: Develop and troubleshoot applications within Linux-based environments\r\nData Processing & Business Logic: Implement backend logic for data transformation, processing, and system workflows\r\nBug Fixing & Enhancements: Identify, debug, and resolve application-level defects and performance issues\r\nCode Quality: Follow coding standards, participate in code reviews, and support documentation efforts\r\nBasic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 4–8 years of experience; or a Master's degree with 2–6 years of experience\r\nUS Citizenship\r\nActive TS/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph\r\nProfessional experience developing object-oriented applications in Java or Python\r\nHands-on experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs\r\nBasic to moderate experience with SQL capability, including writing queries and working with relational databases\r\nWorking knowledge of Linux-based environments\r\nAbility to work independently on defined tasks within established technical frameworks and deliver reliable results\r\nPreferred Qualifications Experience with Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration technologies\r\nExperience with Spring Boot, Django, or similar backend frameworks\r\nExposure to CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)\r\nFamiliarity with containerization (Docker, OpenShift)\r\nExposure to cloud environments (AWS or Azure)\r\nExperience working in Agile development environments\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-04T02:16:19.265Z","dateModified":"2026-07-04T02:16:19.265Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Via Logic","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Aurora","addressRegion":"CO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"caf73d8411c13eaeab04c84c"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/caf73d8411c13eaeab04c84c"}}