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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # nBackend Software Engineer - **Company:** Nabout Leidos - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Component-Based Software Engineering, Business Logic, Microsoft Azure, Software Bug Management, Software Quality, Code Review, Data Transformation, Data Retrieval, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Queries, Software Debugging, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenShift, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Processing, Cloud Platform System, Spring-boot, Backend, Gitlab, Containerization, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/322858/mid-level-backend-software-engineer-colorado-co-aurora ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 4-8 years of experience; or a Master's degree with 2-6 years of experience\n * US Citizenship\n * Active TS/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph\n * Professional experience developing object-oriented applications in Java or Python\n * Hands-on experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs\n * Basic to moderate experience with SQL capability, including writing queries and working with relational databases\n * Working knowledge of Linux-based environments\n * Ability to work independently on defined tasks within established technical frameworks and deliver reliable results\n, * Experience with Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration technologies\n * Experience with Spring Boot, Django, or similar backend frameworks\n * Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)\n * Familiarity with containerization (Docker, OpenShift)\n * Exposure to cloud environments (AWS or Azure)\n * Experience working in Agile development environments\n ## Description If you've been building your skills in \nbackend development, object-oriented programming, and mission-driven engineering, and you're ready for work that actually moves the needle, this is the kind of opportunity cleared engineers pursue when they want to grow while making real impact. If you take pride in your craft, enjoy solving meaningful technical problems, and want your work to support a mission with visibility at senior levels, you'll thrive here.\n, * Backend Development: Design, develop, test, and maintain backend application components using Java or Python\n * REST API Development: Develop and maintain RESTful services to support application functionality and system integrations\n * Object-Oriented Programming: Apply object-oriented design principles to build scalable and maintainable systems\n * Database Development: Write and modify SQL queries to support application functionality and data retrieval\n * Data Source Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external teams to understand data sources, formats, and access methods, and support integration into backend systems\n * Linux Environments: Develop and troubleshoot applications within Linux-based environments\n * Data Processing & Business Logic: Implement backend logic for data transformation, processing, and system workflows\n * Bug Fixing & Enhancements: Identify, debug, and resolve application-level defects and performance issues\n * Code Quality: Follow coding standards, participate in code reviews, and support documentation efforts\n ## Related Videos - [Backstage in Practice: Offloading Developer Operational Work Through Platform Self-Service](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1922-backstage-in-practice-offloading-developer-operational-work-through-platform-self-service) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) ## Related Articles - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)