Backend Software Engineer

IT Veterans; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Veterans seeks a Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure backend solutions for DoD-grade applications in Washington, DC. You will integrate Frontier AI models into secure DoD systems and build robust, scalable server-side services.

The role requires a strong background in backend development, cloud technologies, secure software engineering, and DevSecOps practices, with active TS/SCI clearance and experience in containerized, cloud-based environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Backend experience with Golang or Python.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or similar databases.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of web app security and secure design.
• Experience deploying containerized apps with Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain secure backend components for modern web applications.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs enabling frontend-backend communication and multi-model integrations with Frontier AI platforms.
• Write clean, efficient, secure code following best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to gather requirements and implement features.
• Participate in peer code reviews to maintain quality and best practices.
• Troubleshoot issues, resolve performance bottlenecks, and ensure reliability across classified and unclassified environments.
• Continuously evaluate emerging backend technologies and cloud services to support innovation.

Skills

Golang

Python

PostgreSQL

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Kubernetes

Web security fundamentals

Cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure)

Secure software development

Tools

Docker

Job description

Job Title: Backend Software Engineer
Location: Washington, D.C.
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI

Position Overview
IT Veterans is seeking a highly skilled Backend Software Engineer to support the design, development, and maintenance of secure, scalable backend solutions for web applications operating in Department of Defense (DoD) environments at Impact Level 5 (IL5) and above.
The ideal candidate will develop reliable server-side applications and services that integrate commercial Frontier AI models into secure DoD systems. This role requires a strong background in backend development, cloud technologies, secure software engineering, and modern DevSecOps practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain secure backend components for modern web applications using industry-standard frameworks and technologies.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs that enable seamless communication between frontend and backend systems while supporting multi-model integrations with Frontier AI platforms.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code that follows secure coding practices and established software engineering standards.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, frontend developers, and other technical stakeholders to gather requirements, develop solutions, and implement new features.
• Participate in peer code reviews to maintain high code quality, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to development best practices.
• Troubleshoot application issues, resolve backend performance bottlenecks, and optimize system reliability and scalability across both classified and unclassified environments.
• Continuously evaluate emerging backend technologies, cloud capabilities, and advancements in the generative AI landscape to support ongoing innovation.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Strong experience developing backend applications using Golang, Python, or comparable programming languages.
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of web application security principles, secure software design, authentication methods, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Experience working with cloud platforms, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, or Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience and/or industry certifications.
• Microsoft Azure experience and/or certifications.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) experience and/or certifications.
• Experience with DevOps methodologies, automation, and supporting toolsets.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to staying current with emerging technologies, cloud services, and the rapidly evolving field of generative artificial intelligence.

Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to staying current with emerging technologies, cloud services, and the rapidly evolving field of generative artificial intelligence.

At IT Veterans LLC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.