Senior Backend Engineer (TS/SCI) - Telework

legato; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental benefits

4 weeks PTO including sick leave

11 federal holidays

401(k) employer match

Job summary

Legato, LLC is seeking a Backend Software Developer to design, build, test, and maintain mission-critical backend systems in a telework-friendly role in Annapolis Junction, MD. The candidate will work within an Agile team to develop new capabilities and improve existing applications using Java, C++, or Python, while leveraging AWS and PostgreSQL for data and deployment.

The role requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and offers up to 16 hours of telework weekly.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience as a Software Engineer on programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Backend development experience with Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining backend software.
• Experience generating and maintaining technical documentation.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment.
• Experience using AWS for development and deployment.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence for project management.
• Experience ensuring software quality through testing, debugging, and defect resolution.
• Experience using Git for version control.
• Experience building applications that use PostgreSQL and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend software applications as part of an Agile team.
• Develop new capabilities and enhance existing applications to meet evolving mission requirements.
• Create, execute, and maintain test procedures for software components.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation and participate in Agile ceremonies.
• Collaborate with software engineers, system engineers, and government stakeholders to implement solutions.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Agile

Git

Jira

Confluence

AWS

PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Tools

AWS

Jira

Confluence

Git

PostgreSQL

Job description

Legato, LLC is seeking a Backend Software Developer to design, build, test, and maintain mission-critical backend systems in a telework-friendly role in Annapolis Junction, MD. The candidate will work within an Agile team to develop new capabilities and improve existing applications using Java, C++, or Python, while leveraging AWS and PostgreSQL for data and deployment.

The role requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and offers up to 16 hours of telework weekly.