Senior Backend Engineer - Python, FastAPI & PostgreSQL

RPMGlobal

Elkridge (MD)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer Level 5 to develop, maintain, and enhance backend systems, focusing on data processing, API development, and scalable architectures using Python and FastAPI. You will design and manage PostgreSQL databases, implement efficient SQL and indexing strategies, and support high-performance integrations across mission-critical data-sensitive environments.

The role emphasizes backend engineering, real-time analytics, and robust data pipelines in a

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
Backend developer with demonstrated experience.
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.
Proficiency in Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch.
Experience enabling high-performance API connections in mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems per requirements.
Contribute to software component design including trade-offs and reuse.
Design, implement, and integrate software applications.
Apply engineering methodologies to development, integration, and production.
Ensure delivery of software capabilities using standards and repeatable processes.
Mitigate risks and manage large-scale software projects.
Review and test components and document results.