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

Base-2 Solutions; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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.