248 backend software developer jobs at 115 companies in Virginia

PromotedHiringCafe
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
PromotedHiringCafe
Founding Full-stack / Product Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$130k-$300k/yr On-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Help us build a 100× better job search engine. We need a full-stack engineer with great taste, sharp fundamentals, and a track record of shipping polished product on React/Next.js plus a real backend (Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe).
React, Next.js, TypeScript, Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe
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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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Backend Software Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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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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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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 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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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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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 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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Back-End Software Developer
Arlington, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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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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 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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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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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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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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Senior Backend Software Engineer - Global Commercial Services Technology
Seattle or Phoenix or New York or Washington or Sunrise or Richmond
$123k-$215k/yr HybridFull Time
American Express
American ExpressNYSE: AXP: Global financial services and credit card payment network.
5+ YOE5+ years backend engineering experience; bachelor’s in CS or related; hands-on Golang, AWS, distributed systems, Kafka, CockroachDB, Camunda/Temporal, Datadog; strong communication and mentoring skills; US work eligibility required.
Golang, AWS, CockroachDB, Camunda, Temporal, Datadog, Kafka, Lambda, ECS, SQS, API Gateway, RDS, S3
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Senior Backend Engineer - Payroll - EST
New York City or California or Colorado or Connecticut or District of Columbia or Florida or Georgia or Illinois or Indiana or Kansas or Massachusetts or Maryland or Minnesota or North Carolina or New Hampshire or New Jersey or Nevada or New York or Ohio or Oklahoma or Oregon or Pennsylvania or Rhode Island or South Carolina or Tennessee or Texas or Utah or Virginia or Washington
$170k-$220k/yr HybridFull Time
HiBob
HiBob: Cloud-based human resources management platform for mid-sized businesses.
6+ YOE6+ years backend software engineering; experience with Kotlin, Java, or Scala; relational DBs (PostgreSQL/MySQL); AWS; testing and TDD; owning features end-to-end and collaborating with product.
Kotlin, Java, Scala, PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS
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Senior Backend Engineer - Payroll - EST
New York City or California or Colorado or Connecticut or District of Columbia or Florida or Georgia or Illinois or Indiana or Kansas or Massachusetts or Maryland or Minnesota or North Carolina or New Hampshire or New Jersey or Nevada or New York or Ohio or Oklahoma or Oregon or Pennsylvania or Rhode Island or South Carolina or Tennessee or Texas or Utah or Virginia or Washington
$170k-$220k/yr HybridFull Time
HiBob
HiBob: Provides cloud-based human resources and workforce management software.
6+ YOE6+ years backend software engineering; experience with Kotlin/Java/Scala, relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), AWS, testing methodologies, and owning features end-to-end while collaborating with product managers.
Kotlin, Java, Scala, PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS
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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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Senior Backend Engineer - Payroll - EST
New York City or California or Colorado or Connecticut or District of Columbia or Florida or Georgia or Illinois or Indiana or Kansas or Massachusetts or Maryland or Minnesota or North Carolina or New Hampshire or New Jersey or Nevada or New York or Ohio or Oklahoma or Oregon or Pennsylvania or Rhode Island or South Carolina or Tennessee or Texas or Utah or Virginia or Washington
$170k-$220k/yr HybridFull Time
HiBob
HiBob: Provides a cloud-based human resources management platform for businesses.
6+ YOE6+ years backend software engineering experience; proficiency with Kotlin, Java, or Scala; relational DB experience (PostgreSQL/MySQL); AWS; testing and scalable architecture; proven end-to-end feature ownership and product collaboration.
Kotlin, Java, Scala, PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS
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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