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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Brilliant BackEnd Software Engineer - **Company:** Black Cape, Inc. - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Apple Mac Systems, Confluence, JIRA, CompTIA Security+, Databases, Continuous Integration, Debian Linux, Linux, Elasticsearch, Github, HAProxy, Junit, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Nginx, Systems Development Life Cycle, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Redis, Ansible, Azure Machine Learning, Server Administration, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Corenlp, Spring-boot, Backend, Gitlab, Fastapi, Pytest, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Bitbucket, Graphql, Celery, Docker, Jenkins, Golang - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cec7691deabfb6a4 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Docker?, Onsite Expectations: MUST be willing to go onsite 2 - 3 days per week; could be up to 5 days per week - as the customer needs Clearance: MUST have an Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance ***MUST HAVE an Active Top Secret OR Top Secret SCI Clearance**** ***If you do NOT have a US Citizenship and an Active Security Clearance issued by a US Government Customer, we will likely not get back to you. It is a REQUIREMENT of the job.***, * We are expanding and need to hire motivated engineers to help build innovative solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate needs limited direction and is passionate about technology. A willingness and desire to learn new technologies or languages quickly is a must. * We are considering Junior to Senior Level software engineers (Minimum of 1.5 Years of Professional experience) * We are always looking for the RIGHT, cutting-edge technologies to use for our projects to deliver the greatest value to our customers. Check out some tech stacks that we use that you could learn! Required Technical Skills (MUST HAVES): * Proficient with at least one core coding language such as Python, Java, JavaScript, Golang or other * Proficient with developing open standard APIs (i.e. REST or GraphQL) using a framework such as FastAPI, SpringBoot, or other framework * Proficient with at least one databases, such as PostgresQL, MySQL, Elasticsearch, or other data storage tools * Experience with Linux based distros, such as Debian, RedHat, or Alpine * Experience with SDLC tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, GitLab, GitHub, and BitBucket * Experience with Docker-based development and containerization * Aptitude for learning new technologies, tools, and processes, with a proven history of picking up new skills as project needs evolve * Experience working in classified government environments or willingness to work at classified government sites as needed * Experience developing on MacOSX, Windows, or Linux Preferred Technical Skills (NICE TO HAVES): * Testing libraries such as Pytest, JUnit, or others * CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI * Deployment tools such as AWS, Kubernetes, Helm, or Ansible * Data processing tools such as Apache NiFi, Apache Kafka, Redis, or Celery * Experience with server configuration such as of NGINX, Apache, HAProxy, Traefik or similar * CompTIA Security+ certification * Machine learning tools such as pytorch, transformers, and CoreNLP * Dependency management tools such as poetry, uv, Pipenv, or maven * Large language models (LLMs) and servers, such as Ollama, Llama.cpp, and vLLM ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)