Senior Backend Engineer — Python, FastAPI & Data

Base-2 Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer Level 4 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems used in mission-focused environments. This role emphasizes backend development, data engineering, and API work, with a focus on scalable Python and FastAPI solutions and PostgreSQL databases.

The position involves designing robust components, integrating high-performance interfaces across data-sensitive systems, and collaborating to ensure secure, efficient delivery in high-speed

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Backend developer experience.
• Data engineering and API development experience.
• Experience with Python and FastAPI.
• Experience designing and managing PostgreSQL databases with efficient SQL and indexing.
• Proficiency in Elasticsearch.
• Experience building high-performance API connections for mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems including analytics and large data sets.
• Provide input to software component design including hardware/software trade-offs.
• Design, implement, and integrate software applications or perform software engineering tasks.
• Apply software engineering methodologies appropriate to development and production environments.
• Ensure efficient delivery of software capabilities using industry standards.
• Mitigate risks, control costs and schedule variance on large-scale projects.
• Review and test software components and document results.

Skills

Backend development

Data engineering

API development

Python

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

High-performance APIs

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associates Degree

Masters Degree

PhD

Job description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer Level 4 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems used in mission-focused environments. This role emphasizes backend development, data engineering, and API work, with a focus on scalable Python and FastAPI solutions and PostgreSQL databases.

The position involves designing robust components, integrating high-performance interfaces across data-sensitive systems, and collaborating to ensure secure, efficient delivery in high-speed