Senior Backend Developer at Haystack

• Job Location Washington DC-Baltimore Area
• Seniority Mid-Senior Level
• Type Full-time

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Senior Back End Developer - TS/SCI Clearance Required | Fort Meade | On-site | $125,000 - $150,000 We're working with a premier federal mission partner at the forefront of national security and defense technology on this exciting opportunity.

Shape the future of cybersecurity and operational readiness by architecting high-impact backend systems.

This is a high-visibility role where you will leverage Python, AWS, and Kubernetes to build mission-critical infrastructure for the defense sector.

The Role • Lead the engineering of robust back-end architectures and RESTful APIs to support complex system integrations and new mission capabilities.

• Drive database management and data model optimization using PostgreSQL to ensure high performance and scalability.

• Architect and deploy cloud-native solutions within AWS environments using Kubernetes and RedHat Linux.

• Collaborate on DevSecOps workflows, managing microservices and containerized applications to maintain rapid deployment cycles.

• Conduct comprehensive system testing and documentation to verify operability and strict compliance with project standards.