Back End Software Engineer

About the role

The Back End Software Engineer at Deus X Defense builds and maintains the systems that power the application behind the scenes. This role designs APIs, manages data storage, and ensures services are scalable, reliable, and secure. Working closely with front end engineers and product teams, they enable core functionality and performance while making thoughtful decisions around system architecture and data flow.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Build the core UX experience for DXD, including the primary map and C2 interface
• Establish all standard interaction models, structure, and approach for long-term buildout
• Deliver reliable, end-to-end live streaming from all platforms

Responsibilities

• Systems Architecture & API Development
• Establish and own the backend architecture strategy for short, medium, and long-term scale
• Design, build, and maintain robust APIs that power both the front end and external integrations
• Define the API strategy and integration approach across internal systems and third-party platforms
• Make thoughtful architectural decisions that balance performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Security, Reliability & Operations
• Develop and enforce key security and administration protocols for the Deus X platform
• Ensure systems are reliable, highly available, and performant under real-world operational conditions
• Manage data storage, data models, and integrations spanning local/on-prem and cloud environments
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and uptime practices to meet reliability standards
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with Front End Engineering to deliver seamless, end-to-end functionality
• Work with Product and Drone Operations to understand system requirements and real-world constraints
• Support real-time data integrations including live video streaming from drone and sensor platforms
• Contribute to code reviews, engineering standards, and a culture of quality across the team

Required Skills & Experience

• Solid backend engineering experience with complex, high-stakes production systems
• Experience spanning local/on-prem and cloud infrastructure
• Proven ability to design and build scalable APIs and data integration pipelines
• Strong security awareness and experience implementing security and access control protocols

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Prior exposure to any of the following is a strong plus:
• Experience with drone technology, autonomous systems, or real-time telemetry data
• Background in command & control, defense, law enforcement, or public safety platforms
• Familiarity with edge computing or hardware-adjacent backend integrations
• Experience building systems that must operate reliably in mission-critical environments