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Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer
Leidos
Alexandria, Virginiafull-timePosted 15 days ago
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Description 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. We’re hiring a Backend Software Engineer to support a high‑visibility, data‑driven application used across the organization for analytics and reporting. You’ll help build and maintain core backend services, develop RESTful APIs, support data‑driven functionality, and contribute to ongoing system enhancements within a Linux‑based environment. Your work will directly support system reliability, performance, and data accuracy for mission stakeholders. Our primary development team operates out of Gaithersburg, MD, but we also support onsite engineers in Chantilly, VA, Alexandria, VA; Aurora, CO; St. Louis, MO; and Tucson, AZ, giving top talent multiple paths to join the mission. And while the requisition requirements may seem standard fare, the position is not; as it will join a high performing team that is changing the way digital engineering and mission operations intelligence is enabled for our customer. Why This Role Stands Out • 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 Essential Responsibilities • Backend Development: Design, develop, test, and maintain backend application components using Java or Python • REST API Development: Develop and maintain RESTful services to suppo
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