Back end Application Engineer

Lentech Inc.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 198,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Lentech, Inc. is seeking an Application Engineer (Backend) to develop, test, deploy, and sustain Python-based REST endpoints, microservices, and data model management using Django and Flask.

The role emphasizes automation, continuous monitoring, and data gathering across the project lifecycle. The engineer will implement middleware and provide backend support for all system applications, leveraging MongoDB or MariaDB and JSON data exchange for UI front ends.

Qualifications

• 12 years minimum experience with a High School Diploma or GED.
• 10 years minimum experience with an Associate's Degree.
• 8 years minimum experience with a Bachelor's Degree.
• 6 years minimum experience with a Master's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend REST endpoints, microservices and data models using Django/Flask and MariaDB/MongoDB.
• Shift from manual security evaluation to automated, streamlined processes and monitoring.
• Provide middleware and backend support for system applications.

Skills

Python

Docker

Django/Flask

MongoDB/MariaDB

REST endpoint development

Microservice

AWS

JSON/XML

Jira

Confluence

Git

Agile

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Docker

Jira

Confluence

Git

AWS

Job description

Description

• Develop capabilities to shift from the current manual system security evaluation and authorization process to a new model that emphasizes automation, streamlined processes and approvals, continuous monitoring and assessment, and network data gathering across the entire life cycle of a project.
• The Application Engineer (Backend) will provide the development, test, deploy, and sustainment of various Python based ReST end points, microservices, and data model management capabilities utilizing Django and Flask frameworks to interact with data models stored in MariaDB or MongoDB and send data upon request, in JSON format, to UI front ends.
• The developer will provide middleware and backend support to all system applications.

Required

• Python
• Docker
• Experienced using Django or Flask
• Databased experience using MongoDB or MariaDB
• ReST endpoint development
• Micro service modelDesired:
• AWS or other cloud experience
• JSON and/or XML serialization
• Jira
• Confluence
• Git version control
• Agile

Education

• Twelve (12) years minimum experience and a High School Diploma/GED.
• Ten (10) years minimum experience and an Associate's Degree.
• Eight (8) years minimum experience and a Bachelor's Degree.
• Six (6) years minimum experience and a Master's Degree.

About Lentech, Inc.

Lentech, Inc., provides technology-enabled IT Solutions and Mission Technical Solutions to civil, defense and intelligence customers. Through our accumulated years of experience, industry expertise, and strategic partnerships, Lentech has built mission-critical solutions for our federal and commercial customers. Lentech’s clients achieve full life-cycle support and cost-effective managed services supporting enterprise computing and applications initiatives for Government agencies. Lentech’s Mission Technical Solutions Division is focused on providing engineering, operations, I&T and technical services to civil and defense customers primarily in the aerospace fields.

Lentech, Inc. is a performance-based company providing employees with challenging and interesting work, competitive pay and benefits, and opportunities to learn and grow. We focus on providing an environment of fun, sharing, collaboration and connection. Our culture is team oriented, non-hierarchical and entrepreneurial. It gives people a chance to participate and be a factor in the company’s growth and success.

Lentech, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identification, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. We are proud of the diversity of our staff and seek diversity in our applicants.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our team members value the flexibility at Lentech that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. The range shown below is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $198,000-$212,000