Senior Backend Engineer - TS/SCI | Hybrid (Reston/Annapolis)

Piper Companies; Washington (District of Columbia); Híbrido; USD 160.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Full benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to build mission-critical applications. This HYBRID role (3 on-site/2 remote) is based in Reston, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD, requiring an active TS/SCI CI Polygraph.

You will design, implement, and optimize backend services with Python, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenSearch. You will collaborate across teams to define requirements, review code, and ensure robust production support while advancing secure, scalable software

Formación

• 9+ years of experience in software or systems engineering.
• Experience building backend apps and RESTful APIs with Python.
• Strong PostgreSQL skills including data modeling, indexing, and migrations.
• Hands-on Docker and container orchestration with Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Experience deploying in Kubernetes and OpenShift environments.
• Familiarity with OpenSearch and search tooling.
• Experience with testing, code reviews, and production support.
• Excellent communication to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain backend apps and services.
• Develop and support REST APIs with validation, auth, and error handling.
• Design PostgreSQL schemas, indexing, and migrations for performance.
• Deploy and troubleshoot containerized apps in Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver reliable software.

Conocimientos

Python

REST API design

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

OpenSearch

CI/CD pipelines

Agile

TS/SCI Clearance

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

Dockerfile creation

Container image management

SQL development

Descripción del empleo

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to build mission-critical applications. This HYBRID role (3 on-site/2 remote) is based in Reston, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD, requiring an active TS/SCI CI Polygraph.

You will design, implement, and optimize backend services with Python, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenSearch. You will collaborate across teams to define requirements, review code, and ensure robust production support while advancing secure, scalable software