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# Application Engineer (Backend)

- **Company:** CACI International Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $103,800.0 - $218,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Databases, Serialization, Django Web Framework, Middleware, JSON, Python (Programming Language), MariaDB, MongoDB, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Flask (Web Framework), Backend, Git, Atlassian Tools, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/505cbbc1-125f-4770-ab2f-d8ea4bc42889

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph, + High School Diploma/GED: Minimum of 12 years of technical experience
 + Associate's Degree: Minimum of 10 years of technical experience
 + Bachelor's Degree: Minimum of 8 years of technical experience
 + Master's Degree: Minimum of 6 years of technical experience
 + Doctorate's Degree: Minimum of 4 years of technical experience
 + All degrees and diplomas must be from accredited institutions, and experience must be directly related to the technical labor category.
 * Proficiency in Python
 * Experience with Docker
 * Expertise in Django or Flask
 * Database experience with MongoDB or MariaDB
 * REST endpoint development skills
 * Understanding of the microservice model

Desired Qualifications

 * Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms
 * Knowledge of JSON and/or XML serialization
 * Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
 * Proficiency in Git version control
 * Experience working in an Agile environment

## Description

* Develop, test, deploy, and maintain various Python-based REST endpoints, microservices, and data model management capabilities using Django and Flask frameworks.
 * Interact with data models stored in MariaDB or MongoDB and deliver data in JSON format to UI front ends upon request.
 * Provide middleware and backend support for all system applications.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of backend services.