Backend Developer

Role Overview

Backend Developer position for a Haystack partner, focused on back-end software development, architecture, APIs, database work, and system integrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in back-end software development.
• Apply analytical skills to support process improvement, specialized studies, and requirements definition.
• Design and develop back-end architectures supporting system capabilities and integrations.
• Develop and modify RESTful APIs for application functionality.
• Perform database management, data modeling, and optimization.
• Support testing and validation to ensure system operability and compliance.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of software development experience in object-oriented and scripted languages.
• Experience applying tool suites related to DevSecOps, microservices, and containers.
• 3+ years experience with Jira (bug tracking) and testing web-based applications.
• Experience with AWS Infrastructure, Kubernetes, RedHat Linux, Jenkins, and GitLab.
• Demonstrated experience with relational databases, RESTful API development, and system integrations.
• Practical experience developing in a cloud environment.

Nice to Have / Context

• Experience working in fast-paced environments with Agile program increment (PI) planning activities.

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work and join a service/accountability/results-focused team.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, retirement savings, paid time off).