Senior Python Backend Engineer

Quevera; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 156,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

$5,000 annually for education and dev

6% 401(k) match

4% profit-sharing contribution

Job summary

Quevera is seeking a Senior Python Backend Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance in Linthicum, Maryland. The role centers on automating security evaluation and authorization processes, building robust backend services, REST endpoints, and data workflows across the project lifecycle.

You will develop Python-based microservices with Django/Flask, work with MariaDB or MongoDB, and deploy with Docker. This position offers a strong benefits package, professional development opportunities, and the

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience with High School Diploma/GED.
• 10 years with Associate's degree.
• 8 years with Bachelor's degree.
• 6 years with Master's degree.
• 4 years with Doctorate degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, deploy, and sustain Python-based REST endpoints and microservices.
• Develop and sustain data model management with Django and Flask.
• Interact with data models stored in MariaDB or MongoDB.
• Provide JSON data to UI front ends.
• Provide middleware and backend support to applications.

Skills

Python programming

Backend development

Security clearance TS/SCI

RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

Django/Flask

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Associate's degree in technical field

Master's degree

Doctorate

Tools

Docker

Django

Flask

MariaDB

MongoDB

REST APIs

Job description

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Salary Range: $155,620.00 To $206,033.00 Annually

Job Description:

Quevera is seeking a Senior Python Backend Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph in Linthicum, Maryland.

This role supports the Secure the Enterprise initiative by developing backend capabilities to transition manual system security evaluation and authorization processes toward automation, streamlined processes and approvals, continuous monitoring and assessment, and network data gathering throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, deploy, and sustain Python-based REST endpoints and microservices.
• Develop and sustain data model management capabilities using Django and Flask frameworks.
• Develop backend services that interact with data models stored in MariaDB or MongoDB.
• Provide requested data in JSON format to user interface (UI) front ends.
• Provide middleware and backend support to all system applications.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience using Django or Flask.
• Database experience using MongoDB or MariaDB.
• Experience with REST endpoint development.
• Experience with microservice models.
• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations:
  • Twelve (12) years of experience with a High School Diploma/GED.
  • Ten (10) years of experience with an Associate's degree.
  • Eight (8) years of experience with a Bachelor's degree.
  • Six (6) years of experience with a Master's degree.
  • Four (4) years of experience with a Doctorate degree.
• All experience and education must be in a technical field directly related to the labor category. All diplomas, GED certificates, and degrees must be from accredited institutions.

Desired Skills

• AWS or other cloud experience.
• JSON and/or XML serialization.
• Jira.
• Confluence.
• Agile.

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-AA1