Job Title: Backend Software Engineer
Location: Washington, D.C.
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI
Position OverviewIT Veterans is seeking a highly skilled Backend Software Engineer to support the design, development, and maintenance of secure, scalable backend solutions for web applications operating in Department of Defense (DoD) environments at Impact Level 5 (IL5) and above.
The ideal candidate will develop reliable server-side applications and services that integrate commercial Frontier AI models into secure DoD systems. This role requires a strong background in backend development, cloud technologies, secure software engineering, and modern DevSecOps practices.
Key Responsibilities:- Design, develop, test, and maintain secure backend components for modern web applications using industry-standard frameworks and technologies.
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs that enable seamless communication between frontend and backend systems while supporting multi-model integrations with Frontier AI platforms.
- Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code that follows secure coding practices and established software engineering standards.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, frontend developers, and other technical stakeholders to gather requirements, develop solutions, and implement new features.
- Participate in peer code reviews to maintain high code quality, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to development best practices.
- Troubleshoot application issues, resolve backend performance bottlenecks, and optimize system reliability and scalability across both classified and unclassified environments.
- Continuously evaluate emerging backend technologies, cloud capabilities, and advancements in the generative AI landscape to support ongoing innovation.
Required Qualifications:- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Strong experience developing backend applications using Golang, Python, or comparable programming languages.
- Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL or similar technologies.
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and modern CI/CD pipelines.
- Solid understanding of web application security principles, secure software design, authentication methods, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Kubernetes.
- Experience working with cloud platforms, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Preferred Qualifications:- Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience and/or industry certifications.
- Microsoft Azure experience and/or certifications.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) experience and/or certifications.
- Experience with DevOps methodologies, automation, and supporting toolsets.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to staying current with emerging technologies, cloud services, and the rapidly evolving field of generative artificial intelligence.
