Back-End Engineer

Delphinus Engineering, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health program

Company paid Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off with company holiday

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Back-End Engineer to support naval operations through software development and enhancement of Condition Assessment Systems. This role involves modern programming technologies such as Go and PostgreSQL, focusing on system efficiency and data integrity. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. The firm offers comprehensive benefits, including health plans, a 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in computer design or software development.
• C/C++ experience preferred.
• Active government security clearance or ability to obtain one required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance software for Condition Assessment and Remote Monitoring systems.
• Implement software upgrades using Go and other languages.
• Manage relational databases including schema design and optimization.

Skills

Software development

Go (GoLang)

SQL

Relational databases

Kubernetes

API design and implementation

Linux command line

Message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics

Tools

PostgreSQL

Git

Job description

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Location: Philadelphia, PA

General Summary

The Back-End Engineer position supports the design, development, and maintenance of sophisticated Condition Assessment Systems and Remote Monitoring Systems that are crucial for naval operations. The Back-End Engineer will work with a modern tech stack to build and enhance software that directly supports Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) methodologies for vital naval equipment.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance software for advanced Condition Assessment and Remote Monitoring systems in support of the NSWCPD.
• Design, code, and implement software upgrades, enhancements, and new utilities using Go, with exposure to Javascript, Kotlin, and other languages as needed.
• Provide routine software maintenance, technical administration, and hardware setup support.
• Manage and optimize relational databases (PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB), including schema design, query optimization, and administrative functions.
• Create and deliver comprehensive software development plans and packages.
• Conduct rigorous software development testing in accordance with IEEE standards.
• Implement processes and technologies to gather, analyze, and validate shipboard equipment data, troubleshooting issues to ensure data integrity.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s level degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a field of concentration in computer science or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• At least 3 years of experience in computer design, software development or computer networks including software design.
• C/C++ experience preferred.
• Experience in the design, development, and implementation of machinery lifecycle management software systems preferred.
• Familiarity with and have developed applications using the DoDAF standards preferred.

Special Requirements

• Successful applicants must either have an active government security clearance or the ability to receive approval upon position acceptance.
• Must have a valid US passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance.
• Ability to obtain OS certification or complete approved related training within 180 days of hire.
• A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, or SSCP certification preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Skills And Abilities

Essential Skills

• Proven professional experience in software development, particularly with Go (GoLang).
• Demonstrated proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MS SQL).
• Strong experience with container orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar.
• Proficiency with version control using Git.
• Experience with API design and implementation using gRPC and GraphQL.
• Solid understanding of the Linux operating system and command line.
• Due to the nature of this work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Experience designing and building event-driven microservices architectures.
• Experience in industrial analytics, machinery diagnostics, or condition-based maintenance (CBM) systems.
• Experience with time-series databases (e.g., TimescaleDB, InfluxDB, etc.).
• Prior experience delivering Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) or Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government or Department of Defense development environments.

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
• Company paid Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and Long-term disability - Company paid
• Life Insurance and AD&D - Company paid
• Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Paid time off with company holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.

EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Req Number: ENG-25-00031

Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 650 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets.

Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, we have primary offices in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; and Bremerton, WA.