Backend Engineer (CLEARED)

Zachary Piper Solutions; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunities

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a backend engineer to design and maintain backend services, APIs, and cloud-integrated capabilities using Python and AWS to support federal mission-critical operations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of professional backend experience, with strong proficiency in Python and AWS and the ability to obtain a U.S.

Secret Security Clearance. You will collaborate in an Agile environment to implement scalable cloud architectures and integrate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of professional backend engineering experience.
• Proficient in Python and AWS services; eligible for U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Skills

Python

AWS

GraphQL

REST API

LLM Integration

Cloud Architecture

Microservices

Backend Engineering

Distributed Systems

DevSecOps

Security Clearance

GraphQL

REST API

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Design and maintain backend services, APIs, and cloud-integrated capabilities using Python and AWS to support federal mission-critical operations. Collaborate in an Agile environment to implement scalable cloud architectures and integrate AI/LLM platforms.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience and at least 3 years of professional backend engineering experience. Must have strong proficiency in Python, AWS services, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Key Skills

Python, AWS, GraphQL, REST API, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Git, CI/CD, DevSecOps, LLM Integration, Cloud Architecture, Microservices, Backend Engineering, Security Clearance, Distributed Systems

Benefits

Equity opportunities, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Sick leave