The Role
Develop and maintain Python backend services, REST APIs, PostgreSQL databases, Docker containers, and OpenShift deployments. Design schemas, APIs, migrations, and integrations; troubleshoot production issues; improve security, performance, accessibility, and reliability; write tests and documentation; participate in Agile delivery and code reviews; and mentor developers. The role requires collaboration with customers, product owners, operations, and security teams while supporting mission-driven applications for an intelligence community customer.
Summary Generated by Built In
Freedom Technology Solutions Group is looking to add a Backend Developer based in Washington D.C, Annapolis Junction, or Reston, VA. As a Senior Backend Developer you will be supporting an IC Customer working on mission driven applications.
Candidates in this role will:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend functionality within applications using Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Opensearch and PostgreSQL.
- Develop and maintain backend services and REST APIs, including request validation, error handling, and authentication and authorization integration.
- Use Pydantic for data validation and SQLAlchemy for database access and object-relational mapping in Python services.
- Design and maintain PostgreSQL schemas, queries, indexes, and database migrations, with attention to performance and data integrity.
- Build and maintain Docker images and deploy, configure, and troubleshoot applications in OpenShift.
- Investigate and resolve production issues across the user interface, backend services, database, and application deployment.
- Work with customers, product owners, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, identify dependencies, and estimate implementation effort.
- Participate in technical design and code reviews, write automated tests, and maintain technical documentation.
- Mentor developers and collaborate with operations and security teams to support reliable application delivery.
- Deep expertise of Python and API design
- Familiarity with Software development within the Department of War.
- Familiarity with Linux environments and Kubernetes concepts.
- Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines and automating application deployments.
- Experience improving application security, accessibility, performance, and reliability.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment and coordinating with product, operations, and security teams.
Qualifications:
- 9 Years of experience in Software or Systems Engineering roles or a highly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities.
- A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a Master’s Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience.
- TS/SCI Clearance with Active CI Polygraph
- Strong experience developing backend services and REST APIs
- Experience developing and maintaining backend applications and services using Python.
- Proficiency with PostgreSQL, including relational data modeling, SQL, schema migrations, indexing, and query optimization.
- Understanding of OpenSeach data structures, indexing and querying.
- Hands-on experience with Docker, including writing Dockerfiles, building images, and troubleshooting containers.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to translate business and customer needs into clear technical requirements
What’s in It for You?
Flexible work environment
A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals
Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies
Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
A work-life balance you can count on
Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
The Benefits You Get with Freedom
Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
Competitive salary offerings
Paid training and tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Fully paid life and disability
Annual logo wear allowance
Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)
Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status
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Skills Required
- 9 years of experience in software or systems engineering, or closely related work with similar scope and responsibilities
- Bachelor’s degree may substitute for 4 years of experience
- Master’s degree may substitute for 6 years of experience
- Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph
- Strong experience developing backend services and REST APIs
- Experience developing and maintaining backend applications and services using Python
- Proficiency with PostgreSQL, including relational data modeling, SQL, schema migrations, indexing, and query optimization
- Understanding of OpenSearch data structures, indexing, and querying
- Hands-on Docker experience, including writing Dockerfiles, building images, and troubleshooting containers
- Strong communication skills and ability to translate customer and business needs into technical requirements
- Familiarity with Linux environments and Kubernetes concepts
- Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines and automating application deployments
- Experience improving application security, accessibility, performance, and reliability
- Experience working in an Agile development environment and coordinating with product, operations, and security teams
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The Company
What We Do
FTSG was founded with the idea of building a company in which IT professionals have the 'Freedom' to be creative and innovative. Our technical teams focus on using the right technology to create flexible, long-lasting solutions for our clients. Looking for a position in the technology industry? FTSG is a government contractor in the D.C./Baltimore area recruiting IT professionals for various positions! Visit our website to learn more.
