Senior Backend Engineer - Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL

RPMGlobal; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer Level 4 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems focusing on backend development, data engineering, and API work. The role emphasizes scalable systems using Python and FastAPI, PostgreSQL design, and high-performance integrations for mission-critical data environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong Python/FastAPI expertise, experience with PostgreSQL, and a track record in API development and data processing at scale.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Backend developer experience.
• Experience with Python and FastAPI.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch.
• Ability to design scalable, data-intensive systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Backend development

Python

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

API development

Data engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer Level 4 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems focusing on backend development, data engineering, and API work. The role emphasizes scalable systems using Python and FastAPI, PostgreSQL design, and high-performance integrations for mission-critical data environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong Python/FastAPI expertise, experience with PostgreSQL, and a track record in API development and data processing at scale.