Senior Python Backend Engineer for Scalable APIs & Cloud

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

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