Senior Backend Software Engineer (Python)

Strive Solutions; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Strive Solutions is seeking a Senior Python Developer to design and build secure, scalable backend services and APIs for mission-critical programs in national security, health, and engineering. The role emphasizes robust testing, documentation, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will design backend services, integrate with data pipelines and cloud platforms, and troubleshoot complex production issues while delivering high-impact solutions with a focus on

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python for backend/API development.
• Experience building secure, scalable systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms and data pipelines.
• Strong testing and documentation practices.
• Ability to debug production issues.
• Clear communication and collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement backend services, APIs, and integration layers.
• Integrate with data pipelines and cloud platforms.
• Write clean, testable, well-documented code following best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Perform code reviews and provide technical feedback.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

Python backend

Secure systems

Cloud platforms

Data pipeline integration

Testing and docs

Production debugging

Job description

Senior Python Developer responsible for designing and building secure, scalable backend services and APIs for mission-critical national security, health, and engineering programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement backend services, APIs, and integration layers
• Integrate with data pipelines and cloud platforms
• Write clean, testable, well-documented code following best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions
• Perform code reviews and provide technical feedback
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex production issues

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong Python development skills for backend and API development
• Experience building secure, scalable systems
• Proficiency with cloud platforms and data pipeline integration
• Strong testing and documentation practices
• Ability to debug and resolve production-level issues
• Clear communication and collaborative problem-solving mindset