29 entry level backend engineer jobs at 17 companies in Lorton, VA
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Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
$87k-$157k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
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.
Geospatial Backend Developer – Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels
Springfield or Vienna or St. Louis or Sun Prairie
OnsiteFull Time
NV5NASDAQ: NVEE: Technical engineering and consulting for infrastructure and energy projects.
2+ YOEActive US citizenship with TS/SCI, bachelor\u0002s degree in STEM, 2+ years backend experience, Python/Node.js/Java, ArcGIS Enterprise integration, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), API and geoprocessing experience.
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.
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.
Anza Mortgage Insurance: Provides mortgage insurance and credit risk protection for lenders.
2+ YOE2+ MgmtBackend-first engineer with hands-on Java/Spring, PostgreSQL, async messaging, React/TypeScript experience and 2+ years leading delivery and mentoring engineers.
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: Provides technology and management consulting services to diverse organizations.
2+ YOE2+ years in object-oriented programming (Java/JEE), backend frameworks (Spring), API/REST development, Linux experience, ability to obtain DoD 8570 certification (Security+ or CISSP), TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
Java, JEE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, REST, Linux, NiFi, Apache NiFi, PKI, MongoDB, Jira, Confluence, Git, GitLab, Kafka
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
2+ YOE2+ years OOP (Java/JEE), backend frameworks (Spring/Spring Boot), REST API development, Linux CLI, Top Secret clearance, HS diploma/GED, ability to obtain DoD 8570 certification within 6 months.
Java, JEE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, REST, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Jira, Confluence, Git, GitLab
AmentumNYSE: AMTM: Provides engineering, technology, and mission support to government agencies.
1+ YOEAt least 1 year developing, testing, and deploying backend software; Java experience; bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Java, JavaScript, Go, Python, TypeScript, .NET, Java Development Kit, Java Spring, Node.js, Go Gin, AngularJS, React, Next.js, Spring, NestJS, Gin, Google Web Toolkit, Hibernate, Struts, Git, Jira, SonarQube, GitLab SAST, Jest, Mocha, Chai, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, Express, npm, SOAP, Maven, Gradle, Confluence, Microsoft Excel
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).
Unissant: Delivers data analytics and cybersecurity services to government agencies.
2+ YOE2–7 years full stack experience; proficiency with frontend and backend languages; experience with dashboards, Power BI/Tableau, and SharePoint; bachelor\u0002s degree required; ability to obtain Secret clearance.
JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Vue, Python, C#, Java, Node.js, Power BI, Tableau, SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365
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.
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