Back End Developer

Wimmer Solutions; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Virginia is seeking a Generative AI / Backend Developer to redefine application security through automation and AI. The role focuses on building and scaling backend systems that integrate generative AI into cybersecurity workflows. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software development experience, strong proficiency in backend languages, and a desire to influence architecture decisions in a startup environment. This innovative position offers a chance to work with emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience required.
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language such as Go, TypeScript, or Python.
• Experience with databases and storage technologies essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale backend systems integrating generative AI models.
• Influence backend architecture decisions.
• Ensure application security fundamentals are met.

Skills

Professional software development experience

Proficiency in backend languages (Go, TypeScript, Python)

Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL, graph)

Familiarity with containerized deployments

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

This role is an opportunity to help redefine application security through automation and generative AI. By combining advanced AI-driven vulnerability discovery with automated remediation, the team is working to make real-time security defense a reality.

As a Generative AI / Backend Developer, you will play a key role in building and scaling backend systems that integrate generative AI models into cutting-edge cybersecurity workflows. This is a highly innovative position focused on emerging technologies, academic research alignment, and shaping a new category of AI-driven security engineering.

Key Requirements

• 10+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language (Go, TypeScript, Python, etc.)
• Experience working with databases and storage technologies (SQL, NoSQL, graph)
• Familiarity with containerized deployments across cloud, on-prem, or local environments
• Exposure to major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in startup environments, takes ownership, and enjoys building from the ground up. You will also bring:

• A desire to own and influence backend architecture decisions
• Familiarity with generative AI models and APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, open-source weights, etc.)
• Understanding of application security fundamentals
• Experience working with machine learning systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field