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# Backend Software Engineer

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Component-Based Software Engineering, Business Logic, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software Bug Management, Unix, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Integration, Custom Software, Data Transformation, Data Retrieval, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Queries, Software Debugging, DevOps, Django Web Framework, Github, Spring Framework, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Linux System Administration, Language Modeling, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenShift, Scrum Methodology, Resource Description Framework (RDF), Software Safety, Salesforce.Com, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SPARQL, SQL Databases, System Testing, Systems Integration, Web Application Frameworks, Extensible Markup Language (XML), XQuery, Data Processing, Scripting, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Computer Network Operations, Cloud Platform System, Chatbots, Multi-Agent Systems, Marklogic, Prompt Engineering, Spring-boot, Backend, Gitlab, Containerization, AngularJS, Information Technology, Virtual Agents, Api Design, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker, Katalon Studio, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/va/alexandria/6689d0eb-4619-474b-839c-feb20634d52d

## About the Role

If you've been building your skills in backend 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., * 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

 * US Citizenship
 * Active TS/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph
 * Professional experience developing object-oriented applications in Java or Python
 * Hands-on experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs
 * Basic to moderate experience with SQL capability, including writing queries and working with relational databases
 * Working knowledge of Linux-based environments
 * Ability to work independently on defined tasks within established technical frameworks and deliver reliable results

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration technologies
 * Experience with Spring Boot, Django, or similar backend frameworks
 * Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)
 * Familiarity with containerization (Docker, OpenShift)
 * Exposure to cloud environments (AWS or Azure)
 * Experience working in Agile development environments

#NSBA

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## Description

CI/CD
Gitlab
Jenkins
Equities
Debugging
OpenShift
Pipelines
Operations
API Design
Code Review
Scalability
Market Data
RESTful API
Spring Boot
Business Logic
Apache Airflow
Microsoft Azure
Ancient History
Computer Science
Containerization
Agile Methodology
Docker (Software)
Workflow Management
Amazon Web Services
Data Transformation
Software Engineering
Django (Web Framework)
Object-Oriented Design
SQL (Programming Language)
Java (Programming Language)
Back End (Software Engineering)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Application Programming Interface (API)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance), * High Impact: Your work supports a widely used application that drives real-time decision-making

 * High Visibility: Collaborate with engineering teams and mission stakeholders across programs
 * Career Growth: Build deeper expertise in backend development, API design, and scalable systems
 * Challenging Work: Contribute to complex backend features - not routine maintenance tasks, * Backend Development: Design, develop, test, and maintain backend application components using Java or Python
 * REST API Development: Develop and maintain RESTful services to support application functionality and system integrations
 * Object-Oriented Programming: Apply object-oriented design principles to build scalable and maintainable systems
 * Database Development: Write and modify SQL queries to support application functionality and data retrieval
 * Data Source Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external teams to understand data sources, formats, and access methods, and support integration into backend systems
 * Linux Environments: Develop and troubleshoot applications within Linux-based environments
 * Data Processing & Business Logic: Implement backend logic for data transformation, processing, and system workflows
 * Bug Fixing & Enhancements: Identify, debug, and resolve application-level defects and performance issues
 * Code Quality: Follow coding standards, participate in code reviews, and support documentation efforts, Junit
DevOps
XQuery
Equities
Marklogic
Operations
Governance
Purchasing
Upskilling
Market Data
Spring Boot
Cryptography
Business Logic
Key Management
System Testing
Data Processing
Custom Software
Ancient History
Agile Methodology
Analytical Method
Time Off Management
Security Engineering
Signals Intelligence
Business Requirements
Object-Oriented Design
Angular (Web Framework)
Application Development
SQL (Programming Language)
Agile Software Development
Java (Programming Language)
Computer Network Operations
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Python (Programming Language)
Service-Oriented Architecture
Software Development Life Cycle
Extensible Markup Language (XML)
HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Resource Description Framework (RDF)
Application Programming Interface (API)
SPARQL Protocol And RDF Query Language (SPARQL)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
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Software Engineer
Leidos

Bethesda, MD*On-Site

Unix
JIRA
Junit
DevOps
Github
Jenkins
Equities
Scripting
Operations
Automation
Innovation
Purchasing
User Story
Upskilling
Market Data
Spring Boot
Cryptography
Key Management
System Testing
Katalon Studio
Version Control
Microsoft Azure
Ancient History
Software Testing
Spring Framework
Agile Methodology
Analytical Method
Software Solutions
Amazon Web Services
Time Off Management
Security Engineering
Software Engineering
Atlassian Confluence
Signals Intelligence
Bash (Scripting Language)
Agile Software Development
Java (Programming Language)
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Computer Network Operations
Standard Operating Procedure
Scrum (Software Development)
Python (Programming Language)
Software Development Life Cycle
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
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Google IT Automation with Python

Google Project Management

Salesforce Developer
Agentic AI Developer
Leidos

Chantilly, VA*On-Site

CI/CD
Planning
Research
Equities
Curiosity
AI Safety
AI Agents
Pipelines
Operations
Leadership
Governance
Innovation
Agentic AI
Scalability
Market Data
RESTful API
Communication
Observability
Cyber Security
Memory Systems
Self-Motivation
Version Control
Problem Solving
Vector Database
Ancient History
Computer Science
Containerization
Docker (Software)
Conversational AI
Security Clearance
Prompt Engineering
Workflow Management
Multi-Agent Systems
Software Engineering
Software Development
Artificial Intelligence
Large Language Modeling
Research And Development
Internet Of Things (IoT)
Cloud-Native Development
Computer Network Operations
Python (Programming Language)
Enterprise Application Software
Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure
Application Programming Interface (API)
Applications Of Artificial Intelligence
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