Backend Developer Mid level

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Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In-Office
131K-161K Annually
Expert/Leader
Information Technology
The Role
Develop and maintain Python backend services, REST APIs, PostgreSQL databases, Docker containers, and OpenShift deployments. Design schemas, queries, indexes, migrations, authentication integrations, and automated tests. Investigate production issues, participate in technical design and code reviews, document systems, clarify customer requirements, and collaborate with product, operations, and security teams. Mentor developers and support reliable application delivery for mission-driven applications.
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Because You Deserve More Than Just a Job

To be an ELEVI team player you will need: 

  • Required Education and Years of Experience: 
    •    9+ years of professional experience with an Associate’s degree
    •    5+ years of professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree
    •    2+ years of professional experience with a Master’s degree
    •    Additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Required Skills

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Poly
  • 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

Desired

  • 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

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.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at ELEVI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At ELEVI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

130,640-160,700

Why Work at ELEVI? 

To become an ELEVI employee is to become an integral part of the team. From Federal to Commercial, ELEVI offers our employees the ability to expand skills and fully engage their minds and passions. Each member of the team enjoys the opportunity to expand their career to meet their individual goals and objectives. We celebrate the ideas that bring about positive change, and the diverse talents and backgrounds that come together to create those ideas.

Our benefit packages encompass competitive compensation, financial and counseling services, retirement options, and health insurance programs. Coupled with work/life benefits to address significant life problems as well as everyday problems involved in juggling work, family, and life.  We trust you to take the time you need when you feel it's appropriate. No need to keep track or save up. We trust our employees and empower them to shape their work themselves so that we can achieve the best possible results.

ELEVI Is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that empowers our people. It is the policy of ELEVI to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants—without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We fearlessly drive change, because without diversity of thought and a commitment to equality for all, there is no moving forward. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.



Skills Required

  • Associate's degree and 9 or more years of professional experience, or equivalent additional experience in lieu of a degree
  • Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of professional experience, or equivalent additional experience in lieu of a degree
  • Master's degree and 2 or more years of professional experience, or equivalent additional experience in lieu of a degree
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph
  • Strong experience developing backend services and REST APIs
  • Experience developing and maintaining backend applications and services using Python
  • Proficiency with PostgreSQL, 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 business and customer needs into technical requirements
  • Deep expertise in 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
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The Company
HQ: Columbia, MD
26 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

The word ELEVI \ 'eh•lay•vee'​ \ which comes from the Italian language and means “to Maximize” is exemplary of our mission: To maximize the benefits of technology to satisfy the mission and business needs of our clients. Founded in 2002, ELEVI is a Certified Small Business specializing in the delivery of IT based solutions to Mission and Business needs. As a multi-dimensional company, ELEVI is comprised of three business units: • IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Consulting / Planning / Engineering / Implementation / Support • IT STAFFING SOLUTIONS: Human Capital Management / IT Staff Augmentation • TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS & SUPPORT: Value Added Reseller of IT Hardware & Software Products ELEVI is uniquely positioned to support the technology needs of our customers as a result of the cumulative effect of these three business units. Our IT Professional Services business unit capabilities are supported by the core competencies of both our IT Staffing Solutions which enables us to provide IT Professional who possess the skills and experience necessary to execute successfully. At the same time, our IT Professional Services business unit capabilities are augmented by the IT Product Manufacturer relationships within our Technology Systems and Support business unit resulting in our ability to provide highly skilled IT professionals who possess industry certifications from manufacturers such as Cisco, Foundry/Brocade, Sourcefire, Alcatel-Lucent, EMC2, and many others. Supported by a culture that thrives on constant improvement, ELEVI leverages industry leading resources, best practices and subject matter expertise to carefully transform technology and innovative ideas into sound and even revolutionary mission and business solutions delivered on time, in-budget, and in easy-to-understand formats. ELEVI provides the results you want with the value you need!

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