Mid-Level Backend Software Developer

Benz Technology; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Benz Technology is seeking a backend software engineer to design, develop, and maintain backend components within an Agile delivery team. The role covers cloud-hosted stacks, clean code, and quality assurance across the development lifecycle.

You will work with Java, C++, or Python, manage PostgreSQL databases, and deploy services in AWS. Strong testing, documentation, and collaboration skills with Jira/Confluence are required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
• SQL query development and database management.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Git version control.
• Agile development methodology.
• Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java, C++, or Python.
• Write and execute test procedures to validate software components.
• Manage and query relational databases using SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Integrate and deploy services within AWS cloud environments.
• Ensure quality control of developed and modified software throughout the sprint cycle.
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation.
• Collaborate with team members using Agile tools including Jira and Confluence.
• Manage source code and support collaborative development workflows using Git.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

PostgreSQL

SQL

AWS

Git

Testing

Agile

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Active TS/SCI security clearance required. Benz Technology is unable to sponsor clearances. U.S. citizenship required.

About the Role

You will design, develop, and maintain backend software components within an Agile delivery team. This role involves writing clean, well-tested code across a cloud-hosted stack and ensuring quality at every stage of the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java, C++, or Python
• Write and execute test procedures to validate software components
• Manage and query relational databases using SQL and PostgreSQL
• Integrate and deploy services within AWS cloud environments
• Ensure quality control of developed and modified software throughout the sprint cycle
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation
• Collaborate with team members using Agile tools including Jira and Confluence
• Manage source code and support collaborative development workflows using Git

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java, C++, or Python
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL or similar)
• SQL query development and database management
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Git version control
• Software testing and quality control practices
• Agile development methodology
• Jira and Confluence

Desired Qualifications

• Experience writing formal test procedures for software components
• Technical documentation authoring
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working in sprint-based delivery teams