153 python backend developer jobs at 64 companies in Virginia

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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
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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 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 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 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
2w
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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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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 with Python; 5+ years in Agile and backend design; AWS (serverless, Lambda); RESTful APIs, microservices; SQL/NoSQL; TS/SCI with polygraph; HS diploma or GED.
Python, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, FastAPI, React, Terraform, Terragrunt, SQL, NoSQL, REST, API, Lambda
2mo
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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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Backend Software Engineer - Sensors and Tracking
Seattle or Arlington
OnsiteFull Time
Rune Technologies
Rune Technologies: Develops AI-powered logistics and sustainment software for military operations.
4+ YOE4+ years software engineering experience, hands-on hardware/sensor data integration, production backend systems, proficiency in Python or Go, ability to operate in ambiguous environments.
Python, Go
1mo
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Back-End Developer – Remote
Falls Church or Virginia
RemoteContract
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 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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Geospatial Backend Developer – Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels
Saint Louis or St. Charles or Virginia
OnsiteFull Time
NV5
NV5: Provides engineering, testing, inspection, and infrastructure consulting services.
2+ YOEUS citizen with active/current Top Secret/SCI, BS in CS/Engineering/GIS/STEM, 2+ years backend development, Python/Node.js/Java experience, ArcGIS Enterprise integration, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), REST API design, cloud familiarity.
Python, JavaScript, Node.js, Java, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Enterprise SDKs, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, SQL Server, Azure, AWS, GCP
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Geospatial Backend Developer – Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels
Springfield or Vienna or St. Louis 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 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, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Enterprise SDKs, Python, Node.js, Java, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, AWS, GCP, REST
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Distinguished Engineer, Back End (Remote Eligibe)
Cambridge or United States or McLean or Richmond or New York City
$245k-$335k/yr RemoteFull Time
Capital One
Capital OneNYSE: COF: Financial services offering credit cards, banking, and loans.
7+ YOEBachelor's degree and 7+ years in software engineering/architecture, experience with distributed HPC/ML systems, cloud platforms, and mentoring; strong coding and AI/ML practice.
AI and ML frameworks, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Python, Java, Go, Scala, JavaScript, TypeScript
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Software Engineer III - Back End (Library of Congress)
McLean, Virginia, United States
$100k-$105k/yr RemoteFull Time
Ad Hoc
Ad Hoc: Builds user-centered digital services and platforms for government agencies.
5+ YOE5+ years engineering experience, proficiency in Python and/or Java, RESTful APIs, relational and non-relational databases, Docker and AWS, CI/CD and automated testing, strong written communication.
Python, Java, OpenAPI, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Docker, ECS, RDS, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, Git, GitLab, JUnit, Pytest, SonarQube, Terraform, SNS, SQS, Step Functions, Pact
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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
2w
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Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer – Back-End Focused
Arlington, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Stand Together
Stand Together: Empowers social entrepreneurs to solve society's most pressing problems.
7+ YOEBachelor's or master's in CS/engineering, 7+ years full-stack experience with backend focus, proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, PHP, Node.js (NestJS preferred), API design, AWS, Terraform/Terragrunt, Docker, CI/CD, observability, and engineering leadership/mentorship.
React, Next.js, Node.js, NestJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, PHP, Contentful CMS, Auth0, passport-jwt, JWKS, MongoDB, Docker, AWS Amplify, AWS API Gateway, AWS ALB, AWS NLB, AWS S3, AWS EFS, AWS CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, AWS IAM, AWS VPC, AWS ECS, ECR, Terraform, Terragrunt, CloudPosse Terraform modules, GitHub Actions, GitHub OIDC, Jest, OpenAPI, Zod, Turborepo, pnpm, Storybook, Checkov
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SharePoint Engineer (Back End) - TS/SCI w/Polygraph
Annapolis Junction or Sterling
$147k-$199k/yr OnsiteFull Time
GDIT
GDITNYSE: GD: Delivers IT and mission services to government agencies.
8+ YOEActive TS/SCI with polygraph, DoD 8570 IAT Level II cert, 8+ years related experience, SharePoint on-prem and Online experience, PowerApps/Power Automate, back-end programming experience, systems engineering skills.
SharePoint, SharePoint Online, PowerApps, Power Automate, PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, Java, Perl, Ruby, C++