26 entry level backend engineer jobs at 16 companies in Herndon, VA
🚀PromotedHiringCafe
Founding Backend / Infra Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$160k-$300k/yrOn-SiteFull Time
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.
teKnoluxion: Providing technical engineering and cloud services to the intelligence community.
2+ YOEActive Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI poly eligibility; bachelor's or master's in computer science/software engineering; 2–8 years experience depending on degree; strong Java or Python, REST API, SQL, and Linux skills.
Geospatial Backend Developer – Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels
Springfield or Vienna or St. Louis
OnsiteFull Time
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.
Geospatial Backend Developer – Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels
Springfield or Vienna or St. Louis or Sun Prairie
OnsiteFull Time
NV5: Provides engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions for infrastructure projects.
2+ YOEUS citizen with active/current Top Secret/SCI clearance, Bachelor's in CS/Engineering/GIS/STEM, 2+ years backend development experience using Python/Node.js/Java, ArcGIS Enterprise experience, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), REST API design, and cloud familiarity.
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.
Trident Systems: Develops high-performance electronics for space and defense.
0+ YOEBachelor's in a technical discipline or equivalent, 0-2 years database engineering experience, strong relational DB experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server), schema design, performance tuning, and backend integration skills.
RedwireNYSE: RDW: Manufactures infrastructure and hardware components for diverse space missions.
1+ YOEU.S. citizen eligible for DoD Secret clearance, 1+ years backend/systems engineering experience, proficiency in Python/C++/Rust, experience with agentic systems, graph data modeling, real‑time pipelines, API design, and secure operations.
Alarm.comNasdaq: ALRM: Provides cloud-based smart home security and automation solutions.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years professional software development, strong OOP skills (C# preferred), backend/SQL experience, familiarity with modern JS frameworks and unit testing.
ZoomInfoNASDAQ: GTM: Provides B2B contact data and sales intelligence software.
2+ YOEBackground in backend development with Java and Node.js, experience with Kafka, SQL Server/MongoDB, RESTful APIs, cloud (AWS/GCP), Docker/Kubernetes/ECS, Jira and VS Code; Masters+2yrs or Bachelors+4yrs.
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
2+ YOE2+ years OOP experience (Java/JEE), backend frameworks (Spring/Spring Boot), REST API development, Linux CLI, NiFi; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required; ability to obtain DoD 8570 certification (Security+ or CISSP) within 6 months.
Java, JEE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, REST, Linux, NiFi, MongoDB, Jira, Confluence, Git, GitLab, Apache Kafka
VTG: Provides engineering and digital modernization solutions for national security.
1+ YOEBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; 1-5 years of relevant experience; backend in Python; frontend with React; strong Git, Docker; familiarity with Linux and Bash; DoD Secret clearance required (or ability to obtain).
Science and Technology Corporation: Provides scientific, engineering, and technical services to government agencies.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree; 1–2 years web app and backend microservices; AWS; REST APIs; JavaScript/TypeScript; React/Angular/Vue; Docker/EKS; HTML/CSS; Git and CI/CD.
Quartermaster AI: Deploying AI-powered sensor networks for maritime domain awareness.
2+ YOE2+ years full-stack experience preferred. Strong React and JavaScript/TypeScript, Spring Boot backend, PostGIS, AWS (S3,Lambda,ECS/EKS), container/Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD, and real-time data handling skills.
The Nuclear Company: Deploys standardized nuclear reactors for utility-scale energy generation.
0+ YOEComputer Science degree or equivalent; 0–2 years experience; test automation experience (Playwright, Cypress, Jest, PyTest); hands-on use of AI to generate/review tests; backend experience in Python or TypeScript; familiarity with Palantir Foundry, CI/CD, V&V and NQA-1 concepts.
NOS, Palantir Foundry, Playwright, Cypress, Jest, PyTest, Python, TypeScript
Software Engineer – Full Stack (Java, AWS, Angular, AI)
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$116k-$135k/yrHybridFull Time
Publicis GroupeEuronext Paris: PUB: Global communications, advertising, and digital transformation holding.
Experience in Java backend and Angular frontend development, AWS production deployments, microservices and REST API design, familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD, SQL/NoSQL databases, and AI/ML application concepts.
Cav: Continuous cyber assurance platform for high-reliability organizations.
0+ YOE0–2 years software development experience; familiarity with modern frontend frameworks, backend development (Python/Node.js/Java), REST APIs, relational/NoSQL databases; interest in AI/ML and LLMs; strong communication and problem-solving.
EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Growth Platforms - Software Engineer - Sr Assoc/Consultant (New York, NY, US, 10001-8604)
New York or Atlanta or Boston or Chicago or Dallas or Denver or Detroit or Houston or Los Angeles or McLean or Hoboken or Philadelphia or San Francisco or Seattle
$130k-$185k/yrHybridFull Time
EY: Global firm providing audit, tax, and professional consulting services.
1.5+ YOEBachelor's degree plus ~2 years related experience (or graduate degree plus ~18 months). Experience with backend/full‑stack development (Python, Java, Scala, TypeScript), cloud (AWS/GCP), containerization, IaC, LLM integration, and productionizing AI tooling; strong communication and client‑facing skills.
Python, Java, Scala, TypeScript, AWS, GCP, Microsoft Copilot