Backend Developer

M9 Solutions is seeking a Backend Developer to work hybrid remote/on-site on a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of Developers and effectively maintain, debug, and advance the features of the production system.
• Define, assign, and resolve bugs, features, and tasks to enhance or maintain a production codebase using Git source code management within an agile software development team.
• Effectively modify backend services, including cloud serverless artifacts and databases, as well as frontend user interface components, to merge quality software into an operational IC system.
• Participate in multiple weekly agile development working sessions to ensure timely releases of bug fixes and new features.
• Participate in peer reviews of merge requests from team members.
• Perform pre-release testing of bug fixes and new features.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to be on-site 60% of the time at a client SCIF located in Washington, DC.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 4+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, or related fields requiring extensive use of software development, or 3 additional years of demonstrated, practical experience in software development.
• Understanding of both the backend and frontend architectures of the product under development.
• 3+ years of Python experience or certifications.
• AWS Developer Associate or higher certification.
• Experience with software testing to include unit testing and the use of testing frameworks on both the backend and frontend.
• Understand how to use Git source control, Jira ticketing for bugs and features, and documentation development on Confluence.
• Ability to learn new skills independently as the needs of the product change over time.
• Be familiar with most of the following technologies, while remaining flexible to changes in the technology stack:
  • Amazon API Gateway
  • AWS Lambda
  • AWS DynamoDB
  • AWS SQS and SNS
  • CloudWatch
  • IAM
  • Python v3.10, with experience using: REST APIs, requests, Purest, logging
  • Full-Stack Development
  • AWS Developer
  • Familiarity with JSON and XML data structures

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in agile and scrum methodologies.
• Experience in backlog management, including Epic, Feature, User Story development, and refinement.
• Experience with the Microsoft 365 (M365) suite.
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships with team members.