156 back end software engineer jobs at 58 companies in Virginia

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Backend Software Engineer - Simulations
Arlington or New York City or Seattle or Arlington
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Rune Technologies
Rune Technologies: Develops AI-powered logistics and sustainment software for military operations.
4+ YOE4+ years software engineering; production-grade software; Python/C++/Go; math/physics background; strong ownership.
Python, C++, Go, AWS, Kubernetes, Linux
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Backend Software Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
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Blue Ridge Dynamics
Blue Ridge Dynamics: Custom software and UI/UX design for government agencies.
2+ YOE2+ years backend development experience with Node.js/TypeScript, RESTful APIs, relational databases, Git, testing, and secure coding; strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, NestJS, Fastify, Express, MySQL, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, Drizzle ORM, CI/CD
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Back End Software Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
$87k-$198k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Provides technology and management consulting services to diverse organizations.
5+ YOE5+ years in software development (Python), AWS serverless, REST/microservices, SQL/NoSQL, TS/SCI with polygraph, HS diploma or GED.
AWS, Lambda, Docker, Kubernetes, FastAPI, React, Terraform, Terragrunt, Agile, REST APIs, SQL, NoSQL, Python
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Back End Software Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
$87k-$198k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
5+ YOE5+ years software development with Python; AWS serverless; REST/microservices; SQL/NoSQL; TS/SCI with poly; HS diploma or GED; Agile experience; Docker/Kubernetes; FastAPI; Terraform/Terragrunt; React optional.
Python, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, FastAPI, Terraform, Terragrunt, REST, SQL, NoSQL, React
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Backend Software Developer
Springfield or Vienna or St. Louis
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INCATech
INCATech: Geospatial software solutions provider focusing on GIS and enterprise data management.
2+ YOE2+ years backend development; Node.js, Python/Java; REST APIs; ArcGIS Enterprise; Docker/Kubernetes; on-site; Top Secret clearance.
Node.js, Python, Java, ArcGIS Enterprise, Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, SQL Server
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Lead Software Engineer, Back End
McLean or New York City
$197k-$246k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Capital One
Capital OneNYSE: COF: Financial services offering credit cards, banking, and loans.
4+ YOE1+ MgmtBachelor's degree, 4+ years software engineering experience, 1+ year cloud experience, proficiency in Java/Scala/Python/Go/Node and cloud platforms; people management and advanced experience preferred.
Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Open Source RDBMS, NoSQL
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Back-End Developer
Springfield, Virginia, United States
$100k-$145k/yr OnsiteFull Time
VISTA Technology Services
VISTA Technology Services: Provides technical services for government and defense agencies.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree,8+ years back-end experience,active DoD clearance (Top Secret/SCI),expertise in server-side languages,APIs,databases,security practices for classified environments.
Python, Java, C#, Ruby, Docker, Kubernetes, Django, Spring, .NET, MongoDB, Cassandra, REST, GraphQL, AWS, Azure, GCP, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis, Memcached, Terraform, Ansible, AWS Lambda, Azure Functions
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Senior Backend Software Engineer
Arkansas or California or Colorado or District of Columbia or Florida or Illinois or Massachusetts or Maryland or Maine or Michigan or New Jersey or Ohio or Pennsylvania or South Carolina or Texas or Utah or Virginia or Washington
$165k-$195k/yr RemoteFull Time
SITE Technologies
SITE Technologies: Provides AI-powered property condition assessments and management software.
5+ YOE5+ years backend development experience with Python and FastAPI, strong backend architecture, relational modeling, AWS services, Docker, CI/CD, and cross-team communication.
Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy, Alembic, Flyway, AWS, ECS, Lambda, RDS, S3, IAM, Docker, Git, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, Claude Code, Cursor, Terraform, Terragrunt, Datadog, Sentry, LangGraph, Claude Code SDK, Amazon Bedrock
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Back-End Software Developer
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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SAIC
SAICNASDAQ: SAIC: Provides government and defense clients with technology and engineering services.
U.S. citizen with active Secret clearance; proven API development using C#/.NET Core or .Net Framework; PL/SQL and relational DB experience; REST/JWT, Git/GitLab, Docker, CI/CD; enterprise application development in Agile.
C#, .NET Core, .Net Framework, PL/SQL, SQL, Git, GitLab, REST, JWT, Docker, CI/CD, VB.NET
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Sr Backend Developer
Herndon, Virginia, United States
RemoteFull Time
BDR Solutions
BDR Solutions: Provider of IT, engineering, and consulting for federal agencies.
7+ YOEBachelor's degree, U.S. citizenship with Public Trust eligibility, 7+ years back-end development (3+ years senior/lead), AWS/Kubernetes experience, CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub Actions), and tools such as Git, SonarQube, NexusIQ, Selenium, AppDynamics.
AWS, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, SonarQube, NexusIQ, Selenium, AppDynamics, Git, NIST 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, IRS Publication 4812
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Back-End Software Developer
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$120k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SAIC
SAICNYSE: SAIC: Provides engineering, IT, and mission support services to government.
U.S. citizen with active Secret clearance; experience with C#/.NET Core or .NET Framework, PL/SQL, API development, RESTful services, Git/Gitlab, and enterprise application delivery in Agile environments.
Microsoft .NET Core, Microsoft .NET Framework, C#, PL/SQL, Git, Gitlab, REST API, JWT, Docker, CI/CD
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Senior Backend Developer
Vienna, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Chenega Corporation
Chenega Corporation: Provides professional government, defense, and facility support services.
5+ YOEBachelor's in CS/engineering/GIS; 5+ years backend experience; Python, Node.js, Java; REST APIs; ArcGIS Enterprise; containerized environments; TS/SCI eligibility.
Python, JavaScript/Node.js, Java, ArcGIS Enterprise, Docker, Kubernetes, REST API, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, SQL Server
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Software Engineer III - Back End (Library of Congress)
McLean, Virginia, United States
$100k-$105k/yr RemoteFull Time
Ad Hoc
Ad Hoc: Builds user-centered digital services and platforms for government agencies.
5+ YOE5+ years engineering experience, proficiency in Python and/or Java, RESTful APIs, relational and non-relational databases, Docker and AWS, CI/CD and automated testing, strong written communication.
Python, Java, OpenAPI, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Docker, ECS, RDS, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, Git, GitLab, JUnit, Pytest, SonarQube, Terraform, SNS, SQS, Step Functions, Pact
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Backend Engineer III - Hunt
Bozeman or Austin or Denver or Minneapolis or Portland or Salt Lake City or Seattle or Charlotte or Kalispell or Boise or Charleston or Dallas or Phoenix or Richmond or Spokane or Vermont or Missoula
$130k-$153k/yr RemoteFull Time
onXmaps
onXmaps: Digital mapping and navigation apps for outdoor recreation.
5+ YOEBachelor's or equivalent,5+ years software development with 3+ years API focus,experience with Go and relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL),distributed systems experience,permanent US work authorization required.
MySQL, PostgreSQL, Go, GraphQL, Elixir, Rust, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Google Cloud Platform, PostGIS, CockroachDB
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Back-End Developer
Springfield, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Aerstone
Aerstone: A cybersecurity and software development firm delivering secure, scalable, mission-critical technology solutions to government and commercial partners.
5+ YOEActive TS/SCI clearance, Bachelor’s in CS or related field, 5+ years backend development (NodeJS), advanced SQL, AWS data pipelines, Docker, Python/JavaScript, secure coding and RMF knowledge.
NodeJS, SQL, AWS Lambda, AWS Glue, Redshift, RDS, EC2, S3, Docker, Python, JavaScript
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Backend Developer - Contingent
United States or McLean
RemoteFull Time
Aretum
Aretum: Provides technology-enabled mission support services for federal government agencies.
5+ YOE5+ years backend experience; proficiency with Python, RESTful APIs, AWS, relational/non-relational databases, scalable search, and team-based agile development. Bachelor's degree preferred (or 3 yrs additional experience).
Python, TypeScript, AWS, RESTful APIs, Django, Rails, Ruby
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Lead Software Engineer – Enterprise Backend Integrations (Remote)
Newport News or United States
$8k-$15k/mo RemoteFull Time
Ferguson
FergusonNYSE: FERG: Wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and building supplies.
9+ YOE9+ years software engineering experience; expert Java and Spring; building REST/SOAP APIs; MongoDB and relational DB experience; Azure Kubernetes Service, Linux, bash; CI/CD, Agile, Git/BitBucket; mentoring and technical leadership.
Java, Spring, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, MongoDB, Relational DB, IntelliJ, Eclipse, Maven, BitBucket, Git, GitHub, Microsoft Azure, Azure Kubernetes Service, Linux, bash, SCRUM, Kanban, JIRA, CI/CD, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Backend AI engineer
Tysons, Virginia, United States
RemoteFull Time
Cav
Cav: Continuous cyber assurance platform for high-reliability organizations.
3+ YOE3+ years backend or AI engineering experience; strong Python/Java/Go skills; experience with scalable APIs, microservices, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Docker/Kubernetes, LLMs, vector databases, and production ML integration.
Python, Java, Go, LLMs, LangChain, OpenAI APIs, Hugging Face, Pinecone, Redis, vector databases, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
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Backend Developer (TS/SCI Required)
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
$150k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Accrete AI
Accrete AI: AI agents that automate complex decision-making through knowledge engines.
10+ YOE10+ years software development; 5+ years as software architect; TS/SCI with counterintelligence polygraph; Bachelor in CS; cloud experience (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud); Python; Go/Rust/Java; knowledge of auth, caching, and distributed systems.
Python, Go, Rust, C/C++, Java, Kubernetes, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, JWT, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
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Backend Developer (Java, C/C++)
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
$115k-$252k/yr HybridFull Time
CACI
CACINYSE: CACI: Provides information technology and professional services to government clients.
10+ YOEActive Secret clearance, DoD 8570 IAT II (Security+/CASP/CISSP), Bachelor's in CS or related, 10+ years software development, 5+ years DoD experience, proficiency in Java, JBoss, C/C++, Windows Server, Active Directory.
Java, JBoss, C, C++, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Active Directory, Perl, PowerShell, Batch, iSQL, Apache Ant, Sybase ASE, NALCOMIS, OOMA