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Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Wed, Aug 12, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days

Job Summary

To support critical public-sector services, the remote Senior Software Engineer - Backend will contribute to application development, mentor junior engineers, and drive improvements in software engineering processes while working with minimal oversight.

Key responsibilities:
  • Demonstrates ownership of application code and maintains high-level understanding of adjacent technical areas for effective system integration
  • Diagnoses and resolves issues within owned systems, using incidents to inform educational opportunities and improvements
  • Mentors junior engineers and communicates technical developments effectively with team members and stakeholders
Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of experience in developing systems and applications for Federal clients
  • Experience with enterprise-level, high-availability application development and object-oriented design patterns
  • Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks such as React.js, Angular, and Node.js
  • Strong database skills, preferably with Oracle or SQL Server, and experience with Web Services (REST, SOAP, JSON)
  • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as Cloud Foundry, Azure, or AWS

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