Back End Engineer

Gigatec Engineering

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering
  • Proficient in Linux CLI and tools
  • Strong Python development skills (3.x)
  • Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of CI/CD and Git version control
  • Top Secret clearance eligibility and ability to pass a polygraph

Responsibilities

  • Develop and sustain mission-focused software solutions
  • Engage with backend services and integration points
  • Ensure application resilience through effective design
  • Collaborate with team members in a dynamic environment
  • Implement containers and orchestration for deployment
  • Create and manage Helm Charts for Kubernetes services
  • Support innovative brainstorming within the team

Benefits

  • 100% paid healthcare coverage
  • 10% contribution to 401k in each paycheck
  • Fully vested in 401k from day one
Full Job Description
Perks and Benefits
  • 100% Paid Healthcare
  • 10% 401k in every paycheck
  • 100% Fully Vested!

NOTE - Our positions require a Top Secret clearance, as well as the favorable completion of a polygraph. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa.

What You'll Be Doing (We don't love the bullet points, but we love the work!)
As the Back End Software Engineer you'll be part of a team, helping to evolve and sustain a mission-focused software suite, working across backend services, containers, orchestration, and integration points to keep applications resilient and ready for what comes next.Required Skills
  • Experience using the Linux CLI and Tools
  • Experience developing scripts using Bash
  • Recent Python (3.x) software development experience
  • Experience with Rust programming concepts, or a willingness and aptitude to learn Rust
  • Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containerd
  • Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
  • Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes
  • Familiar with Messaging Frameworks including RabbitMQ
  • Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI
  • Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools such as Ansible
  • Experience using Git Source Control System
Desired Skills
  • Experience with SQL databases including PostgreSQL
  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence
  • Enjoys the occasional coffee-fueled brainstorm and a well-placed joke. ☕

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