Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription
LT Consulting is seeking a Backend Web Developer with an active TS/SCI polygraph clearance to design and build secure, high-performance APIs and backend services supporting mission-focused applications. As a Backend Developer, you'll work across the full scope of backend services, developing scalable microservices, managing data persistence layers, and automating integration processes using cloud-native architectures.
Basic Qualifications
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Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
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Demonstrated professional experience developing backend systems and APIs
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Proficiency with Java and Spring Boot, Node and Express, Python with Flask or Django, or similar backend stacks
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Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and integrating with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle)
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Familiarity with authentication and authorization standards such as OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect
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Experience with build automation tools and dependency management (Gradle, Maven, NPM, or Pip)
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Proficiency with Git and modern version control workflows (branching, merging, pull requests)
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Experience working in Agile environments using JIRA and Confluence
Preferred Qualifications
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Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
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Experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, RDS, S3, SQS, Lambda, etc.)
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Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
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Experience implementing observability and monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK stack
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Experience optimizing backend performance and implementing caching (Redis, Memcached)