Senior Backend Developer - HYBRID

Piper Companies; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to build mission-critical applications. This HYBRID role (3 on-site/2 remote) is based in Reston, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD, requiring an active TS/SCI CI Polygraph.

You will design, implement, and optimize backend services with Python, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenSearch. You will collaborate across teams to define requirements, review code, and ensure robust production support while advancing secure, scalable software

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in software or systems engineering.
• Experience building backend apps and RESTful APIs with Python.
• Strong PostgreSQL skills including data modeling, indexing, and migrations.
• Hands-on Docker and container orchestration with Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Experience deploying in Kubernetes and OpenShift environments.
• Familiarity with OpenSearch and search tooling.
• Experience with testing, code reviews, and production support.
• Excellent communication to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend apps and services.
• Develop and support REST APIs with validation, auth, and error handling.
• Design PostgreSQL schemas, indexing, and migrations for performance.
• Deploy and troubleshoot containerized apps in Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver reliable software.

Skills

Python

REST API design

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

OpenSearch

CI/CD pipelines

Agile

TS/SCI Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Dockerfile creation

Container image management

SQL development

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to support a company focused on developing mission-critical applications for the Intelligence Community. This position is HYBRID (3 days on site/2 days work from home) at Reston, Washington DC, or Annapolis Junction. An active TS/SCI CI Poly is required.

Responsibilities for the Senior Backend Developer include:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and services using Python, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenSearch.
• Develop and support REST APIs, including request validation, authentication, authorization, error handling, and integration with external systems.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including schema development, indexing strategies, query optimization, and database migrations.
• Deploy, configure, troubleshoot, and support containerized applications in Kubernetes and OpenShift environments.
• Collaborate with customers, product owners, developers, operations personnel, and security teams to define requirements, estimate work, review code, resolve production issues, and deliver reliable software solutions.

Required Qualifications for the Senior Backend Developer include:

• 9+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Backend Development, or a related technical field.
• Experience developing and maintaining backend applications and RESTful APIs using Python.
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL, including relational data modeling, SQL development, schema migrations, query optimization, and indexing.
• Experience with Docker, including Dockerfile creation, container image management, and container troubleshooting.
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in Kubernetes and OpenShift environments.
• Understanding of OpenSearch data structures, indexing, search functionality, and query development.
• Experience with software testing, code reviews, technical documentation, and production support.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. A bachelor's degree may substitute for 4 years of experience and a master's degree may substitute for 6 years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph.

Desired Qualifications for the Senior Backend Developer include:

• Deep expertise in Python development and API architecture.
• Experience supporting software development efforts within Department of Defense environments.
• Strong knowledge of Linux administration and Kubernetes concepts.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Experience improving application security, performance, reliability, and accessibility.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments.
• Experience collaborating closely with product, operations, and security teams throughout the software lifecycle.

Compensation for the Senior Backend Developer includes:

Salary Range: $160,000 - $210,000

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law

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