Backend Developer - Contingent
About The Position
Aretum is seeking a skilled and motivated Backend Developer. As a Backend Developer you will be responsible for providing expert technical support, maintenance, and enhancement of a client application within an Agile, sprint-based development environment. The ideal candidate leverages strong backend development expertise in Python, AWS, RESTful APIs, databases, and scalable data solutions to ensure application performance, availability, and integration with TypeScript-based front-end components. Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.
Requirements
- 5 years of backend development experience
- Bachelor’s Degree (3 years of additional experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree)
- Experience using modern software to prototype and deploy backend web applications
- Experience using web programming languages (e.g., Ruby, Python) and web development frameworks (e.g., Django, Rails)
- Experience developing and consuming web-based, RESTful APIs
- Experience with relational and non-relational database systems
- Proficiency with scalable search technology
- Competence in handling and scaling large data sets and their storage
- Experience using version control systems
- Experience working in a team environment that uses agile methodologies
- Experience authoring developer-friendly documentation
- Experience communicating technical concepts to a non-technical audience
- U.S. citizens or currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination
Nice To Haves
- Public Trust Eligibility Required
Responsibilities
- Provide expert technical support to maintain the client application
- Provide support for development, enhancements, accessibility, integration, optimization, and maintenance
- Ensure availability and correct operations
- Work within a sprint-based development cycle
- Utilize knowledge of the AWS cloud environment, Python backend and TypeScript front-end
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
