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# Lead MongoDB and Backend Engineer - FS Poly

- **Company:** SRC RECRUITING, LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Serialization, Database Design, Database Storage Structures, Software Debugging, Django Web Framework, JSON, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Swagger, Data Streaming, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Flask (Web Framework), Backend, Git, Atlassian Tools, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9004783/lead-mongodb-and-backend-engineer-fs-poly

## About the Role

Database Expertise: Proven experience with MongoDB, including deployment, management, scaling, and debugging optimization issues.

Backend Development: Experience with Python, Django, or Flask and developing REST endpoints.

Modern Tech Stack: Familiarity with microservices architecture, Swagger, and Docker.

Data & Tools: Experience with MariaDB, PostgreSQL, JSON/XML serialization, and Git version control.

Cloud & Agile: Experience in AWS/C2S environments and working within an Agile framework using Jira and Confluence.

Clearance Requirements

TS/SCI with FS Polygraph is required. We are not able to upgrade clearances or accept CCAs. Please note, you must have the required clearance for consideration; under-cleared applicants will not receive a response.

## Description

As part of a high-priority "Secure the Enterprise" initiative, you will modernize security evaluation by shifting from manual processes to an automated, continuous monitoring model. You will provide technical expertise in database design, retrieval, and data flow analysis while leading the development of database structures and parser software. This role involves supporting Python-based REST endpoints and microservices to manage data models and deliver JSON-formatted data to UI front ends.


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