Backend Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer position at Leidos in Gaithersburg, MD onsite, focused on designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services and RESTful APIs for a high visibility data analysis application running on Linux.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain backend services using Java or Python
• Develop RESTful APIs to support core application features and integrations
• Apply solid object oriented design to create scalable and maintainable systems
• Write and optimize SQL queries to support functionality and performance
• Coordinate with external teams to understand data sources, interfaces, and access patterns, translating requirements into backend integrations
• Contribute to technical design discussions and backend architecture decisions
• Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot applications in Linux-based environments
• Diagnose and resolve issues across application and database layers
• Participate in code reviews and uphold engineering standards and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 8–12 years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6–10 years of experience
• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph
• Strong backend development experience in Java or Python
• Proven ability to design and develop RESTful APIs that support scalable functionality
• Solid SQL experience, including writing and optimizing queries across relational databases
• Comfort working in Linux-based environments
• Ability to work independently and drive solutions through moderately to complex technical challenges

Technologies

• Java
• Python
• Linux
• SQL
• PostGIS
• Apache Airflow
• Spring Boot
• Django
• GitLab
• Jenkins
• Docker
• OpenShift
• Kubernetes
• AWS
• Azure
• RESTful APIs

Compensation

Salary range: USD 107,900 - 195,050 per year

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement