Mission-Critical Backend Engineer & Tech Lead

Core4ce

Ohio

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
Training & Certifications program
Tuition assistance for job-related and
Parental leave & PTO with tenure
The Forge internal innovation program

Job summary

Core4ce seeks experienced Software Engineers to lead design, development, and deployment of mission-critical software for government programs. You will guide technical teams, mentor engineers, and interface with stakeholders to tailor solutions to unique government needs.

Responsibilities include developing microservices, REST APIs, and secure scalable apps using Docker and Kubernetes, with a focus on code quality, reviews, and automated testing. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in software engineering with backend or full-stack focus.
  • Proficiency in Python and debugging/maintaining applications.
  • Experience with containerized development and CI/CD practices.
  • Strong written communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable software applications and backend services.
  • Lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers.
  • Collaborate with government stakeholders and program leadership to deliver mission-focused solutions.
  • Maintain technical documentation and engineering artifacts.

Skills

Python
Git
Leadership
Backend development
Full-stack development
Agile/Scrum
Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IT

Tools

Docker
Kubernetes
WSL/Linux environments

Job description

Core4ce seeks experienced Software Engineers to lead design, development, and deployment of mission-critical software for government programs. You will guide technical teams, mentor engineers, and interface with stakeholders to tailor solutions to unique government needs.

Responsibilities include developing microservices, REST APIs, and secure scalable apps using Docker and Kubernetes, with a focus on code quality, reviews, and automated testing. Strong communication is essential.

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