Software Engineer (Backend), Level 3

Neuralsolutions; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider in Maryland seeks a Software Engineer specializing in Python backend and data engineering. This role requires developing backend services and APIs for mission-critical applications and optimizing database performance. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Python and relational databases, along with a TS/SCI clearance. You will collaborate with security analysts to ensure effective software solutions for real-world cyber operations scenarios.

Qualifications

• 12 years experience with Bachelor's degree in technical field, or 13 years without degree.
• Experience with TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph.
• Experience developing Python for backend services and data engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based backend services, APIs, and data pipelines.
• Design scalable microservices architectures for high-throughput security data processing.
• Build ETL workflows and data transformation systems for cyber threat intelligence.

Skills

Python

Backend development

Data engineering

RESTful APIs

Database optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Pandas

Spark

Airflow

Atlassian Suite (Jira/Confluence)

Job description

Software Engineer - Python, Backend & Data Engineering

This position involves supporting advanced cybersecurity data processing systems and working with the team to design, develop, and deploy backend software solutions for defense and intelligence operational requirements. You will collaborate with a diverse team of security analysts and operators to ensure your solutions are effective in real-world cyber operations scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based backend services, APIs, and data pipelines for mission-critical cybersecurity applications.
• Design scalable microservices architectures for high-throughput security data processing.
• Build ETL workflows and data transformation systems for cyber threat intelligence.
• Optimize database performance and query efficiency for security analytics.
• Collaborate with analysts to translate cyber operational requirements into working software solutions.

Required Skills

• Extensive experience developing in Python for backend services and data engineering.
• Strong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience with data processing frameworks (Pandas, Spark, or Airflow).
• Development experience in a Linux environment.
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite (Jira/Confluence).

Nice to Have

• Experience with distributed systems and message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Knowledge of containerization and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Experience with ElasticSearch or other search/analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with machine learning pipelines and MLOps.
• Experience deploying data systems in secure/air-gapped environments.
• Experience processing security logs, network traffic, or threat intelligence data.

Requirements

• Experience Required: 12 years with Bachelor's degree in technical field, or 13 years without degree.
• Location: Columbia, MD.
• Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

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