Senior Backend Engineer: Python, FastAPI & PostgreSQL

RPMGlobal; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; 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 supporting mission-focused environments. This role concentrates on backend development, data engineering, and API development, with emphasis on Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and scalable integrations.

You will collaborate across teams to design robust software, ensure performance, and apply industry best practices in a high-security setting. Strong TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Backend developer experience.
• Data engineering and API development experience.
• Experience building scalable systems with Python and FastAPI.
• Experience designing and managing PostgreSQL databases with efficient SQL and indexing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems, including analytics and real-time data processing.
• Contribute to software component design with hardware/software trade-offs and system-level requirements.
• Design, implement, and integrate software applications and APIs.
• Apply engineering methodologies to ensure repeatable, high-quality delivery.

Skills

Backend development

Data engineering

API development

Python

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Education

High School Diploma or GED with 13+ years

Associate degree with 11+ years

Bachelor's degree with 9+ years

Master's 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 supporting mission-focused environments. This role concentrates on backend development, data engineering, and API development, with emphasis on Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and scalable integrations.

You will collaborate across teams to design robust software, ensure performance, and apply industry best practices in a high-security setting. Strong TS/SCI clearance is required.