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Founding Backend / Infra Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$160k-$300k/yr On-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Own the crawlers, pipelines, and infrastructure powering a real-time job search engine. Strong Node.js and Python fundamentals; bonus points for security and reverse-engineering chops.
Node.js, Python, Elasticsearch, Redis
Help us #BeatIndeed & #BeatLinkedIn
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Backend Engineer
Arvada or San Francisco or Washington or Seattle or Los Angeles
$120k-$180k/yr HybridFull Time
Quindar
Quindar: Cloud-native software for automated satellite mission operations.
3+ YOE3+ years backend development experience, proficiency with Python, AWS, GraphQL, Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes, Git; Bachelor’s in CS or related; U.S. Person required and ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.
Python, GraphQL, Docker, Terraform, OpenAI, Anthropic, AskSage, Kubernetes, EC2, S3, RDS, Fargate, EKS, Lambda, ECS, CloudWatch, EFS, EBS, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Fargate
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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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Backend Engineer
Tysons Corner, Virginia, United States
HybridFull Time
Pansophic Learning
Pansophic Learning: Provides global K-12 education and digital learning solutions.
10+ YOE10+ years software development; 5+ years Node.js/Express; expert JavaScript/TypeScript; REST APIs; SQL (PostgreSQL); NoSQL; AWS; Unix/Linux; strong problem solving; collaboration; background checks.
Node.js, Express, JavaScript, TypeScript, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, AWS, Lambda, ECS, EC2, RDS, S3, API Gateway, Git, Unix/Linux, Docker, Docker Compose, AWS CDK
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Backend Software Developer
Springfield or Vienna or St. Louis
OnsiteFull Time
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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Senior Backend Engineer
Vienna, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Antithesis
Antithesis: Autonomous software testing platform for deterministic bug detection.
5+ YOE5+ years software engineering; Rust preferred; API/service/storage backend experience; distributed systems; on-call readiness; mentorship.
Rust, APIs, Storage engines, Query engines
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Backend Software Developer
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
$166k-$222k/yr HybridFull Time
Quevera
Quevera: Software engineering and cloud solutions for government and defense.
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required; experience developing, testing, and documenting backend software; experience with AWS, Jira, Confluence, Agile; ability to create test procedures and support integrations.
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Jira, Confluence
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Backend Web Developer
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
NuAxis Innovations
NuAxis Innovations: Provides IT infrastructure and customer experience solutions for government agencies.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and experience developing backend applications with Python and Java; strong PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, AWS, Docker, GitLab, and automated testing (Pytest/JUnit) skills; strong problem-solving and communication.
Python, Java, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, AWS, Docker, Pytest, JUnit, GitLab
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Senior Engineer, Backend
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
HybridFull Time
VIA
VIA: Provides secure decentralized identity and data privacy software solutions.
Production experience building backend services in TypeScript and Go, PostgreSQL schema and query optimization, AWS and containerized deployments, API design, AI-assisted development experience; U.S. citizenship and bachelor's or equivalent required.
TypeScript, Go, Python, Claude Code, Cursor, AWS, Docker, ECS, EKS, PostgreSQL, REST, gRPC, RabbitMQ, SQS, Kafka, React, OPA/Rego
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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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Backend Developer, Data Platform
Reston, Virginia, United States
$113k-$188k/yr HybridFull Time
Vantor
Vantor: Providing AI-powered spatial intelligence and high-resolution Earth observation.
5+ YOE5+ years backend software engineering; strong Python; PostgreSQL; Elasticsearch; AWS (S3, RDS); TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph; Bachelor's in CS/Systems Eng or equivalent; strong debugging and CI/CD skills.
Python, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, AWS, S3, RDS, Docker, OpenShift, Helm, Gitlab CI, CI/CD
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Backend Software Engineer
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Set of X
Set of X: Provides specialized engineering services for U.S. national security missions.
12+ YOESenior backend developer with Java Spring Boot microservice experience, familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher), CI/CD (GitLab CI, Jenkins), Git, Atlassian tools, automated testing, and TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Java, Spring Boot, PostGres, MySQL, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Git, Jira, Confluence, Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher
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Backend / Integration Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$75-$80/hr HybridFull Time
Innodata
InnodataNASDAQ: INOD: A global providing AI data engineering and services.
6+ YOEBachelor's in CS or related (or equivalent experience),6+ years experience (4+ in backend/API integration),strong Python backend skills,REST async integration,Databricks/Spark familiarity,JSON schema design,active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
Databricks REST API, Databricks, Spark, Python, JSON, Duality, ServiceNow REST API, ZenML, React, REST API
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Mid-Level Backend Developer (AWS)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$72k-$115k/yr HybridFull Time
Dev Technology Group
Dev Technology Group: Provides information technology services to federal government agencies.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree, 5+ years development experience, 3+ years with JavaScript/React, 3+ years Node.js backend, 2+ years AWS, SQL experience, strong problem solving and communication skills; US citizenship and ability to obtain DHS Public Trust.
React, React Native, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, SQL, RESTful APIs, Git, Jenkins
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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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Senior Backend Developer, Data Platform
Reston, Virginia, United States
$137k-$200k/yr HybridFull Time
Maxar Intelligence
Maxar Intelligence: Providing satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence for global security.
10+ YOEU.S. citizenship and active TS/SCI with CI polygraph required. 10+ years backend engineering experience, strong Python, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, AWS (S3, RDS), CI/CD, distributed systems, and bachelor's degree in CS or related field.
Python, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, AWS, S3, RDS, GitLab, GitLab CI, OpenShift, Helm, Docker, CI/CD
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Backend Java Engineer - Clearance Required
Herndon or Chantilly
OnsiteFull Time
BTI360
BTI360: Develops software and AI solutions for national security customers.
Backend Java experience, Spring or Spring Boot, CI/CD, AWS CodeBuild/Jenkins/GitHub Actions, REST APIs, containerization, and data platform integration.
Java, Spring, Spring Boot, CI/CD, AWS, CodeBuild, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, REST, HTTP, DevSecOps, Terraform, OpenSearch / Elasticsearch / Solr, Kubernetes, Docker
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Senior Backend Engineer - Java
United States or Tampa or Boston or Atlanta or New York City or Columbus or Chicago or Philadelphia or Raleigh or Charlotte or Minneapolis or Dallas or Washington D.C. or Austin or Miami or Newark
$152k-$194k/yr RemoteFull Time
Real
RealNasdaq: REAX: Technology-driven brokerage offering residential real estate and title services.
8+ YOE8+ years experience with Java/Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, relational databases; experience designing event-driven microservices, strong testing practices, AI-assisted development familiarity, BA/BS or equivalent.
Java 17, Java 21, Spring Boot 3.x, JPA/Hibernate 6, Postgres, Kafka, DynamoDB, Redis, OpenSearch, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Datadog, ArgoCD, TeamCity, Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Model Context Protocol (MCP), GitHub, SonarQube
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Backend Software Engineer - Saga
New York or Seattle or Arlington or Rosslyn
OnsiteFull Time
Rune Technologies
Rune Technologies: Develops AI-powered logistics and sustainment software for military operations.
4+ YOE4+ years backend software engineering; experience with GenAI systems, vector databases, LLM integrations, and evaluation harnesses; strong problem solving and ownership.
GenAI, vector databases, LLM integrations, RAG architectures, tool-call frameworks, production-grade software
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Back-End Developer
McLean, Virginia, United States
$87k-$198k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Provides technology and management consulting services to diverse organizations.
3+ YOE3+ years in software development; experience with Java and Docker; TS/SCI clearance; associate or bachelor’s degree with software engineering experience
Java, Docker
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Back-End Developer
McLean, Virginia, United States
$87k-$198k/yr HybridFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
3+ YOE3+ years in software development; Java; Docker; experience with unbounded data streams; TS/SCI clearance; Associate or Bachelor degree with relevant experience
Java, Docker, Kubernetes, Kotlin, Python, Agile
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