Backend Software Developer

$95,500 - $210,100/Yr

CACI International

Full-time - Mid Level

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

CACI's ITEMSS Program is seeking an experienced Back-End Software Developer to join a dynamic team focused on Agile Software Development for the Department of Defense. This role involves developing and maintaining backend code for Python web applications, collaborating with a diverse team, and contributing to innovative solutions that support the mission and growth objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the backend code base for multiple Python web applications (Django and Flask)
• Design and implement web application backends using Python
• Develop and execute unit tests for software components
• Collaborate with a software development team using Git
• Designing, developing and implementing custom software capabilities for an Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Platform with limited oversight
• Act as a member of a product team supporting teammates and collaborating with a positive attitude to ensure product and team success
• Provide significant improvements to the platform being supported
• Participate actively in release and sprint planning, artifact creation, sprint testing, regression testing, demonstrations and retrospectives
• Analyze complex project-related problems and create innovative solutions involving scheduling, technology, and methodology
• Ensure product quality and timeliness of work, providing advice and guidance, resolving problems to meet objectives, and providing periodic performance reports
• Provide input on best practices and procedures creation
• Develop new and refine existing processes to enhance quality and productivity

Requirements

• College degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Deep technical expertise in software design and implementation focused on web applications
• At least ten (10) years of related technical experience in software design, development, and implementation
• 10 years' experience in Python development with web frameworks (Django required, Flask preferred)
• 10 years' experience working with Object Oriented Programming and Service Oriented Architecture
• 10 years' experience designing and building RESTful APIs that manage large amounts of data
• Experience developing applications in remote (cloud-based) environments
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with at least an interim DOD Secret clearance or higher
• Experience working on unusually complicated problems and providing highly creative solutions
• Ability to apply estimation techniques to software development efforts
• Ability to identify and manage risk
• Strong collaboration skills and desire to work within a team
• Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and a self-starter
• Able to document and test code methodically
• Comfortable working independently and as a team member
• Acts independently to expose and resolve problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Experience building data extract, transform, and load pipelines for web applications
• Experience using Data Science libraries like Pandas for data manipulation and transformation
• Experience optimizing and monitoring a service-based architecture using tools like Prometheus and/or Azure Monitor Logs
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL
• Experience developing applications for classified data
• Experience integrating machine learning and analytical tools
• Knowledge of Typescript programming language and experience building React applications
• Ability to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts, and contribute to the development of innovative principles and ideas

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Wellness programs
• Financial benefits
• Retirement plans
• Family support
• Continuing education
• Flexible time off