Senior Backend Engineer - Real-Time, Large-Scale Data

Base-2 Solutions

Norfolk (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

8 hours ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

Get a reply from this employer — a resume and cover letter tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with match
Flexible PTO
Floating holidays

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer Level 5 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting mission-focused environments. The role emphasizes backend development with Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch, plus data engineering and scalable API integration for high-performance systems.

A TS/SCI with CI Poly is required, with opportunities for professional growth and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's/Master's/PhD degree with relevant experience in software engineering.
  • Equivalency options include Associate, Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD with years of experience.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems per requirements.
  • Provide input to software component design and system-to-component analysis.
  • Design, implement, and integrate software applications.
  • Apply engineering methodologies in development, integration, and production environments.
  • Ensure repeatable processes and industry-standard software delivery.
  • Mitigate risks and manage costs/schedule for large-scale projects.
  • Review and test components and document results.

Skills

Backend developer
Data engineering
API development
Python
FastAPI
PostgreSQL
Elasticsearch
High-performance API connections

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field
Master's Degree
PhD
Associates Degree
High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer Level 5 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting mission-focused environments. The role emphasizes backend development with Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch, plus data engineering and scalable API integration for high-performance systems.

A TS/SCI with CI Poly is required, with opportunities for professional growth and a competitive compensation package.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Senior Backend Engineer — Real-Time Data & API Systems
Senior Backend Engineer — Real-Time Data & API Systems

Base-2 Solutions, LLC • Maryland

On-site
USD 120,000 - 160,000
Senior Backend Engineer - Python, FastAPI & Data Systems
Senior Backend Engineer - Python, FastAPI & Data Systems

Base-2 Solutions • Reston (VA)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 180,000
Senior Backend Engineer — Python, FastAPI & Data Systems
Senior Backend Engineer — Python, FastAPI & Data Systems

Base-2 Solutions, LLC • Washington

On-site
USD 120,000 - 180,000
Senior Backend Engineer - Python, FastAPI & Data APIs
Senior Backend Engineer - Python, FastAPI & Data APIs

RPMGlobal • Norfolk (VA), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 120,000 - 160,000
Senior Backend Engineer - TS/SCI | Real-Time Data Systems
Senior Backend Engineer - TS/SCI | Real-Time Data Systems

Base-2 Solutions • Elkridge (MD)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 180,000
Medical premiums paid
Dental premiums paid
Vision premiums paid
+3
Senior Backend Engineer - Python/FastAPI for Data Systems
Senior Backend Engineer - Python/FastAPI for Data Systems

Base-2 Solutions • Washington

On-site
USD 120,000 - 180,000
Senior Backend Engineer: Python, FastAPI & Data Systems
Senior Backend Engineer: Python, FastAPI & Data Systems

RPMGlobal • Washington, Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 120,000 - 160,000
Senior Backend Engineer - Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL
Senior Backend Engineer - Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL

RPMGlobal • Reston (VA)

On-site
USD 140,000 - 210,000
Senior Backend Engineer — Data Systems & FastAPI APIs
Senior Backend Engineer — Data Systems & FastAPI APIs

Base-2 Solutions, LLC • Maryland

On-site
USD 120,000 - 160,000
Senior Backend Engineer — Data & API Systems (Python/FastAPI)
Senior Backend Engineer — Data & API Systems (Python/FastAPI)

RPMGlobal • Annapolis (MD)

On-site
USD 110,000 - 150,000