Backend Software Engineer

Embedded Alliance is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design and scale backend services, implement RESTful APIs, and integrate diverse data sources for a high-visibility application used for data analysis, reporting, and operational decision-making in a Linux environment. This onsite role in Gaithersburg, MD offers a salary range of USD 105,000 - 185,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term growth.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain backend services in Java or Python
• Develop RESTful APIs to support core functionality and system integrations
• Apply strong object-oriented design principles to build scalable and maintainable systems
• Craft and optimize SQL queries to power features and performance
• Collaborate with external teams to capture data source details, interfaces, and access patterns, translating requirements into backend integrations
• Contribute to technical design discussions and help shape backend architecture decisions
• Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot applications in Linux environments
• Diagnose and resolve problems across both application and database layers
• Engage in code reviews and uphold engineering standards and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 8–12 years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 6–10 years of experience
• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph
• Strong professional experience developing backend applications in Java or Python
• Proven ability to design and develop RESTful APIs that support scalable application functionality
• Solid SQL experience, including writing and optimizing queries across relational databases
• Confident working in Linux-based environments
• Ability to work independently and drive solutions to moderately complex and complex technical challenges
• Software Engineering or Computer Science: 8 years (Preferred)

Security Clearance

Top Secret (Required). Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to pass a polygraph.

Technologies

• Java
• Python
• RESTful APIs
• SQL
• Linux
• Apache Airflow
• PostGIS
• Spring Boot
• Django
• GitLab
• Jenkins
• Docker
• OpenShift
• Kubernetes
• AWS
• Azure

Preferred Qualifications

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