Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of backend, cloud-based software systems supporting large-scale data platforms.
• Arcitect, manage, and optimize large databases and data storage solutions in cloud environments.
• Build and maintain backend services and APIs using modern frameworks and data tools.
• Apply data analytics concepts to improve system performance, reporting, and operational insights.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of up to three junior software engineers.
• Establish best practices for code quality, system architecture, and scalability in a growing environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business and data needs into technical solutions.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong backend focus.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) supporting large-scale databases and storage.
• Strong background in backend development using Python-based frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with data platforms and tools such as Databricks and/or Snowflake.
• Familiarity with big data technologies including Spark and PySpark.
• Experience applying data analytics concepts within software or data engineering workflows.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring junior software engineers.
• Ability to operate in an environment without a defined tech stack and help establish technical direction.