Full Time

Senior Backend Software Engineer (Python)

Strive Solutions
Full-time
Business Consulting and Services
Reston, VA
$150,000 - $220,000* / year (about $72–$106 an hour)

Job Description

Senior Python Developer responsible for designing and building secure, scalable backend services and APIs for mission-critical national security, health, and engineering programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement backend services, APIs, and integration layers
  • Integrate with data pipelines and cloud platforms
  • Write clean, testable, well-documented code following best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions
  • Perform code reviews and provide technical feedback
  • Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex production issues

Qualifications & Skills

  • Strong Python development skills for backend and API development
  • Experience building secure, scalable systems
  • Proficiency with cloud platforms and data pipeline integration
  • Strong testing and documentation practices
  • Ability to debug and resolve production-level issues
  • Clear communication and collaborative problem-solving mindset

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