Backend Developer (Top Secret clearance)

ICF•Reston, VA

1d•$81,094 - $166,810•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a Backend Developer to join our team and help build robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems. This role focuses on enhancing system performance, optimizing data processing workflows, and ensuring seamless system integrations. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for maintaining system stability and reliability, especially during periods of high-demand usage. Job Location: Primarily remote, with occasional business travel to Washington, D.C. and Monterrey, California

Requirements

Candidate must have an active Top Secret clearance or higher
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of experience in backend development using languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, .NET or Go.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and system integrations.
Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching strategies, and message queues.
Familiarity with performance tuning, load balancing, and monitoring tools.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs to support web and mobile applications.
Enhance system performance and scalability to ensure responsiveness under high-load conditions.
Optimize data processing pipelines and storage solutions for efficiency and reliability.
Integrate with internal and third-party systems, ensuring secure and seamless data exchange.
Monitor and troubleshoot backend systems to maintain uptime and performance.
Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.

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