Senior Backend Engineer - TS/SCI | Real-Time Data Systems

Base-2 Solutions

Elkridge (MD)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums paid
Dental premiums paid
Vision premiums paid
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
PTO

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer Level 4 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex backend systems in mission-focused environments. This role emphasizes Python and FastAPI, PostgreSQL databases, and high-performance API integrations.

The position requires an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph, on-site work in Elkridge, MD, and a strong background in data engineering and API development. Referrals are eligible and compensation is competitive.

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required.
  • Backend development experience demonstrated.
  • 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 including analytics, large data sets, real-time components, and MIS.
  • Contribute to software component design including hardware/software trade-offs and requirements analysis.
  • Design, implement, and integrate software applications and perform software engineering tasks.
  • Apply software engineering methodologies for development, integration, and production.
  • Ensure delivery of software capabilities using industry standards and repeatable processes.
  • Mitigate risks, manage costs and schedules on large-scale projects.
  • Review and test software components and document results.

Skills

Backend development
Python
FastAPI
PostgreSQL
Elasticsearch
API development
Data engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree with 9 years experience
Associates degree with 11 years experience
Masters' degree with 7 years experience
PhD with 5 years experience
High School Diploma/GED with 13 years experience

Tools

Python
FastAPI
PostgreSQL
Elasticsearch

Job description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer Level 4 to develop, maintain, and enhance complex backend systems in mission-focused environments. This role emphasizes Python and FastAPI, PostgreSQL databases, and high-performance API integrations.

The position requires an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph, on-site work in Elkridge, MD, and a strong background in data engineering and API development. Referrals are eligible and compensation is competitive.

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