Senior API Backend Engineer - Python Microservices

Black Eagle Defense; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Eagle Defense seeks an Application Engineer IV to advance its secure enterprise initiative. You will develop backend Python REST endpoints and microservices, using Django or Flask, and manage data with MariaDB or MongoDB.

The role emphasizes automation, streamlined approvals, and continuous monitoring across project lifecycles. The candidate will contribute middleware and backend support for multiple system applications, leveraging Docker and cloud familiarity in a fast-paced, AI-enabled

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience with backend development and system security evaluation workflows.
• Proficiency in Python and REST API design.
• Experience with Django or Flask and database systems (MariaDB/MongoDB).
• Experience with microservices and agile development practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend REST endpoints and microservices using Python (Django/Flask).
• Implement data models and integrate with MariaDB or MongoDB.
• Provide middleware and backend support for system applications.
• Collaborate in an agile environment and participate in continuous monitoring and automation efforts.

Skills

Python

Docker

Django/Flask

MongoDB/MariaDB

REST endpoint development

Microservice

Education

PhD

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

No degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Job description

Black Eagle Defense seeks an Application Engineer IV to advance its secure enterprise initiative. You will develop backend Python REST endpoints and microservices, using Django or Flask, and manage data with MariaDB or MongoDB.

The role emphasizes automation, streamlined approvals, and continuous monitoring across project lifecycles. The candidate will contribute middleware and backend support for multiple system applications, leveraging Docker and cloud familiarity in a fast-paced, AI-enabled