Senior Backend Engineer — Python, FastAPI & PostgreSQL

Base-2 Solutions, LLC.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions, LLC. seeks a Software Engineer Level 4 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting mission-focused environments.

The role emphasizes backend development, data engineering, and API work using Python and FastAPI, with PostgreSQL databases and high-performance integrations for high-speed, data-sensitive systems. The position requires extensive backend experience, and active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance.

Qualifications

• Backend development experience in large-scale systems.
• Experience with data engineering and API development.
• Proficient in Python.
• Experience with FastAPI.
• Proficient in PostgreSQL and SQL indexing.
• Experience building high-performance, high-volume API connections.
• Proficiency with Elasticsearch.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Backend development

Data engineering

API development

Python

FastAPI

Elasticsearch

High-performance API connections

Education

High School Diploma/GED with 13 years of experience

Associates Degree with 11 years of experience

Bachelor's Degree with 9 years of experience

Master's Degree with 7 years of experience

PhD with 5 years of experience

Tools

PostgreSQL

Job description

Base-2 Solutions, LLC. seeks a Software Engineer Level 4 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting mission-focused environments.

The role emphasizes backend development, data engineering, and API work using Python and FastAPI, with PostgreSQL databases and high-performance integrations for high-speed, data-sensitive systems. The position requires extensive backend experience, and active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance.