304 software engineer backend jobs at 147 companies in Dahlgren, VA

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Backend Software Engineer - Saga
New York or Seattle or Arlington or Rosslyn
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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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Backend Software Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
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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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Backend Software Developer
Springfield or Vienna or St. Louis
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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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Software Engineer - Backend (Cleared)
Minneapolis or Washington
$125k-$190k/yr HybridFull Time
Swoop Technologies
Swoop Technologies: Distributed operating system for military and critical infrastructure.
3+ YOEActive US security clearance required; Bachelor’s in CS or related field; 3+ years backend development; proficient Python; Kubernetes experience; knowledge of software security standards.
Python, Kubernetes, Django, PostgreSQL, Solr, Rust
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Software Engineer (Backend), Content Foundations
San Francisco or Atlanta or Austin or Boston or Chicago or Dallas or Denver or Houston or Jacksonville or Los Angeles or Mexico City or Miami or New York City or Ottawa or Phoenix or Portland or Sacramento or Salt Lake City or San Diego or Seattle or Toronto or Vancouver or Washington, D.C.
$104k-$187k/yr HybridFull Time
Scribd
Scribd: Subscription-based digital library for e-books, audiobooks, and documents.
4+ YOE4+ years as a software engineer; backend/data pipelines; comfortable with messy data; proficient in Ruby, Python, or Go; AWS experience; SQL; collaborative and communicative.
Ruby, Python, Go, AWS, S3, SQS, SNS, SQL
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Senior Backend Software Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$120k-$199k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Washington Post
The Washington Post: Provides daily newspaper publishing and digital news reporting services.
7+ YOE7+ years software development experience, 1+ year AI/personalization exposure, proficiency with Python and Node.js, relational DB optimization (Postgres/MySQL), AWS, IaC, DevOps tools, monitoring, and strong communication.
Python, Node.js, Postgres, MySQL, AWS EC2, AWS Lambda, AWS S3, AWS ECS, AWS RDS, AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, CI/CD, Datadog, Splunk, CloudWatch, MongoDB, DocumentDB
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Backend Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$121k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Nuclear Company
The Nuclear Company: Deploys standardized nuclear reactors for utility-scale energy generation.
5+ YOE5+ years building production backend systems and APIs; strong skills in backend languages; experience with databases, cloud (AWS preferred), CI/CD, testing, security, and reliability.
Python, Go, Java, TypeScript, AWS, CI/CD, NOS
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Senior Backend Software Engineer (USA Remote)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$112k-$187k/yr RemoteFull Time
Turnitin
Turnitin: Software for plagiarism detection and academic integrity in education.
5+ YOE5+ years backend development experience, strong Java (preferred) or Python/Node.js skills, AWS Lambda/API Gateway/DynamoDB experience, serverless and microservices knowledge, Git and CI/CD (github actions), mentoring ability.
AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Java, Python, Node.js, Git, github actions
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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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Backend Developer
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
$110k-$115k/yr OnsiteFull Time
West 4th Strategy
West 4th Strategy: Provides technology and professional services to federal government agencies.
5+ YOE5+ years backend experience with Java/Spring Boot, SQL/Hibernate, microservices, DevSecOps CI/CD, Aurora PostgreSQL; active U.S. citizenship and secret clearance required; bachelor's degree required.
Java, Spring Boot, Aurora PostgreSQL, SQL, Hibernate/JPA, EMR, EKS, API Gateway, Cognito, SQS, SES, Lambda, MQTT, DevSecOps, SAST/DAST
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Senior Backend Developer
Vienna, Virginia, United States
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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 - Contingent
United States or McLean
RemoteFull Time
Aretum
Aretum: Provides technology-enabled mission support services for federal government agencies.
5+ YOE5+ years backend experience; proficiency with Python, RESTful APIs, AWS, relational/non-relational databases, scalable search, and team-based agile development. Bachelor's degree preferred (or 3 yrs additional experience).
Python, TypeScript, AWS, RESTful APIs, Django, Rails, Ruby
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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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Back-End Software Developer
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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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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Backend / Integration Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$75-$80/hr HybridFull Time
Innodata
InnodataNASDAQ: INOD: A global providing AI data engineering and services.
6+ YOEBachelor's in CS or related (or equivalent experience),6+ years experience (4+ in backend/API integration),strong Python backend skills,REST async integration,Databricks/Spark familiarity,JSON schema design,active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
Databricks REST API, Databricks, Spark, Python, JSON, Duality, ServiceNow REST API, ZenML, React, REST API
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Senior Engineer, Backend
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
HybridFull Time
VIA
VIA: Provides secure decentralized identity and data privacy software solutions.
Production experience building backend services in TypeScript and Go, PostgreSQL schema and query optimization, AWS and containerized deployments, API design, AI-assisted development experience; U.S. citizenship and bachelor's or equivalent required.
TypeScript, Go, Python, Claude Code, Cursor, AWS, Docker, ECS, EKS, PostgreSQL, REST, gRPC, RabbitMQ, SQS, Kafka, React, OPA/Rego
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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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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