Senior Backend Engineer (TS/SCI) - Python & FastAPI

Base-2 Solutions

Elkridge (MD)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee referral program up to $10,00

100% company-paid health premiums

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions in Elkridge, MD, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer Level 5 to advance backend systems, data engineering, and API development for mission-critical environments. The role emphasizes building scalable services with Python and FastAPI, designing PostgreSQL databases, and enabling high-speed integrations across large data sets.

Candidates must hold TS/SCI with CI Polygraph and have strong backend expertise, with hands-on Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
Backend development experience required.
Data engineering and API development experience.
Experience with Python and FastAPI.
Proficiency in PostgreSQL design and indexing.
Elasticsearch proficiency.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems, including analytics and real-time data handling.
Provide input to software component design, including trade-offs and requirements synthesis.
Design, implement, and integrate software applications.
Apply software engineering methodologies appropriate to the environment.
Ensure efficient delivery using industry standards and processes.
Mitigate risks and manage large-scale projects.
Review and test software components and document results.