151 backend software engineer python jobs at 63 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 - Simulations
Arlington or New York City or Seattle or Arlington
OnsiteFull Time
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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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 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 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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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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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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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 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 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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Senior Backend Engineer, Space Operations Intelligence & Autonomy (SOIA)
Colorado Springs or Alabama or Arizona or California or Colorado or District of Columbia or Florida or Georgia or Hawaii or Illinois or Indiana or Kansas or Massachusetts or Maryland or Michigan or Minnesota or Missouri or Montana or North Carolina or New Jersey or New Mexico or Nevada or New York or Ohio or Oklahoma or Oregon or Rhode Island or Tennessee or Texas or Utah or Virginia or Washington or Wisconsin or West Virginia or United Kingdom
$150k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Slingshot Aerospace
Slingshot Aerospace: Software and data analytics for space operations management.
5+ YOE5+ years software development, bachelor’s in CS or related, active security clearance (Top Secret preferred), experience with Java/Kotlin, Python, cloud (AWS), containers, distributed systems, Kafka, databases, and API design.
Java, Kotlin, GraphQL, GraphQL subscriptions, REST, Docker, Kubernetes, React, Python, AWS, Helm, EKS, Git, GitHub Actions, Kafka, CloudEvents, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Three.js, HLA, DIS
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Software Developer (Back End)
Fairfax or Lafayette or Knoxville
$90k-$198k/yr HybridFull Time
CGI
CGINYSE: GIB: Provides information technology and business consulting services.
Proficiency in Golang, Python and Java; experience with REST/SOAP APIs, microservices, SQL/NoSQL databases, cloud-native development (Google Cloud), and backend performance and security practices.
Golang, GIN, GORM, Python, Django, Flask, Java, Spring Boot, SOAP, WSDL, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Google Firestore, Cassandra, Couchbase, Redis, Memcached, Google Cloud Platform, oAuth2
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Back-End Developer – Remote
Falls Church or Virginia
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Creative Information Technology
Creative Information Technology: Provides IT solutions and software for government and healthcare sectors.
Strong experience building scalable RESTful APIs and serverless applications in AWS using Node.js or Python; familiarity with API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Cognito, S3, CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code.
Node.js, Python, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Cognito, S3, CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK, OIDC (OAuth2), JWT, SonarQube, CloudWatch, X-Ray, Java, SQL Server
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Senior Software Engineer (Backend/Fullstack Lead)
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
$116k-$209k/yr OnsiteFull Time
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and radar systems.
8+ YOEExpert Java and Spring Boot backend/fullstack experience, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, helm/helmfile, Kafka/NiFi/GeoMesa familiarity, ability to obtain DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance, senior-level software engineering and technical leadership.
Kafka, AWS, NiFi, GeoMesa, Java, Spring Boot, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, helm, helmfile, Python
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Junior Back-End/DevOps Developer
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$75k-$157k/yr RemoteFull Time
NTT DATA
NTT DATA: Global provider of IT and business consulting services.
4+ YOE4+ years backend development experience (2+ years Python), REST API and Git/GitHub experience, experience with relational or NoSQL databases, ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
AWS Lambda, SQS, API Gateway, CloudWatch, S3, OpenAPI, RESTful APIs, Terraform, Git, GitHub, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Docker, FastAPI, Flask, Django, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
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Geospatial Backend Developer – Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels
Saint Louis or St. Charles or Virginia or Sun Prairie
OnsiteFull Time
NV5
NV5: Provides engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions for infrastructure projects.
2+ YOEUS citizen with active/current Top Secret/SCI, bachelor’s in CS/Engineering/GIS/STEM, 2+ years backend engineering experience, Python/JavaScript/Node.js/Java, REST APIs, ArcGIS Enterprise, Docker/Kubernetes, cloud familiarity and strong collaboration skills.
Esri, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Enterprise SDKs, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, Java, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, AWS, GCP, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, REST
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Geospatial Backend Developer – Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels
Springfield or Vienna or St. Louis
OnsiteFull Time
NV5
NV5: Provides engineering, testing, inspection, and infrastructure consulting services.
2+ YOERequires US citizenship and active Top Secret/SCI clearance, Bachelor’s in CS/Engineering/GIS or STEM, 2+ years backend experience, Python/Node.js/Java, ArcGIS Enterprise experience, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), REST API design.
Esri, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Enterprise SDKs, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, Java, REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, SQL Server, Azure, AWS, GCP
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Software Development Engineer II- Back End
Redlands or St. Louis or Vienna
$97k-$162k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Esri
Esri: Developing software for digital mapping and spatial data analysis.
2+ YOE2+ years backend engineering experience; professional experience with Python, Node.js/JavaScript, and Java; experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), API design, and Top Secret/SCI clearance required; Bachelor's in STEM.
Python, Node.js, Java, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Enterprise SDKs, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, AWS, GCP, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, SQL Server
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Software Engineer II - Backend/Platform Agentic AI
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$106k-$169k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mastercard
MastercardNYSE: MA: Global payment processing and financial technology service provider.
Strong Java and Spring Boot backend experience, production AI/LLM integration, microservices and REST API design, CI/CD and observability, cloud (AWS or Azure), testing discipline, and production operations experience.
Java, Spring Boot, Python, LangGraph, LangChain, Databricks, Snowflake, OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure, REST APIs, CI/CD, RAG