Senior Backend Engineer — Python, FastAPI & Data APIs

Base-2 Solutions; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Company-paid health premiums

Company-paid dental premiums

Company-paid vision premiums

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

Floating holidays

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer Level 4 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems in mission-focused environments. The role emphasizes backend development, data engineering, and API work using Python and FastAPI, with PostgreSQL database design and high-speed integrations across data-sensitive systems.

Responsibilities include designing software components, delivering repeatable processes, and mitigating project risks while collaborating across teams to meet

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Demonstrated experience as a backend developer.
• 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 strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems.
• Provide input to software component design, including trade-offs and requirements analysis.
• Design, implement, and integrate software applications or perform software engineering tasks.
• Use appropriate software engineering methodologies for development and production environments.
• Ensure efficient delivery of software engineering capabilities using industry standards.
• Mitigate risks, control costs, and manage large-scale software projects.

Skills

Backend development

Python

FastAPI

API development

Data engineering

Elasticsearch

Education

High School Diploma/GED with 13 years

Associates Degree with 11 years

Bachelor's Degree with 9 years

Masters' Degree with 7 years

PhD with 5 years

Tools

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Job description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer Level 4 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems in mission-focused environments. The role emphasizes backend development, data engineering, and API work using Python and FastAPI, with PostgreSQL database design and high-speed integrations across data-sensitive systems.

Responsibilities include designing software components, delivering repeatable processes, and mitigating project risks while collaborating across teams to meet