Senior Backend Engineer – TS/SCI (On-Site)

Base-2 Solutions; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums covered by company

Dental premiums covered by company

Vision premiums covered by company

Short-term disability coverage

Long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting mission-focused environments. This role emphasizes backend development, data engineering, and API design using Python and FastAPI, with PostgreSQL databases and scalable integrations.

The position requires Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance and is on-site in Elkridge, MD, with a first shift.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required.
• Experience as a backend developer.
• Experience in data engineering and API development.
• 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 for mission-critical environments.
• Provide input on software component design and trade-offs.
• Design, implement, and integrate software applications.
• Apply appropriate software engineering methodologies to development and production environments.
• Ensure efficient delivery of capabilities and manage project risks.
• Review and test software components for conformance.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Backend development

Data engineering

API development

Python

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

APIs integration

System integration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Python

FastAPI

Job description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting mission-focused environments. This role emphasizes backend development, data engineering, and API design using Python and FastAPI, with PostgreSQL databases and scalable integrations.

The position requires Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance and is on-site in Elkridge, MD, with a first shift.