Senior Full-Stack API Engineer | Kubernetes & Security

Neural Solutions; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 148,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Neural Solutions is seeking an experienced full‑stack engineer to lead backend API development and modernize the mission management system in Columbia, MD. You will implement features responding to mission‑driven requirements and support automation teams through code reviews and engineering expertise.

The role emphasizes containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, secure migrations, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, robust software for critical operations.

Qualifications

• 8 years experience with a technical degree or 12 years without a degree.
• Experience building full-scale applications and APIs with Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Proficient in containerization and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases; Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work with Atlassian tools (Jira/Confluence).

Responsibilities

• Perform full stack development of system features focusing on backend API development.
• Implement feature additions in response to evolving mission-driven requirements.
• Provide development support to automation teams via code reviews and expertise.
• Modernize mission management system including Kubernetes migration and security enhancements.

Skills

Full stack development

Backend API development

Django/Flask/FastAPI

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Neural Solutions is seeking an experienced full‑stack engineer to lead backend API development and modernize the mission management system in Columbia, MD. You will implement features responding to mission‑driven requirements and support automation teams through code reviews and engineering expertise.

The role emphasizes containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, secure migrations, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, robust software for critical operations.