Principal Backend Engineer (TS/SCI) – On-Site

Base-2 Solutions; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Medical premiums

401(k) match

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Software Engineer Level 5 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems for mission-focused environments. The role centers on backend development, data engineering, and API work, using Python and FastAPI, with PostgreSQL database design and high-speed integrations across data-sensitive systems.

The position requires active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph, on-site work, and a strong background in scalable software architectures.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required.
• Backend developer experience is required.
• Experience in data engineering and API development.
• Experience building scalable systems with Python and FastAPI.
• Experience designing and managing PostgreSQL databases with efficient SQL and indexing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems including analytics, real-time data, and MIS components.
• Contribute to software component design including trade-offs and reuse decisions.
• Design, implement, and integrate software applications or perform software engineering tasks.
• Apply engineering methodologies suitable for development, integration, and production environments.
• Ensure delivery of capabilities using industry standards and repeatable processes.
• Mitigate risks, manage costs and schedule variance on large-scale projects.
• Review and test software components and document results.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

API development

Backend development

Data engineering

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associates Degree

High School Diploma

Master's Degree

PhD

Job description

Base-2 Solutions in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Software Engineer Level 5 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems for mission-focused environments. The role centers on backend development, data engineering, and API work, using Python and FastAPI, with PostgreSQL database design and high-speed integrations across data-sensitive systems.

The position requires active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph, on-site work, and a strong background in scalable software architectures.