Senior Back End Developer

  • Ashburn, VA
  • Posted 3 days ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Backend Development
Decision-making
RESTful
Cloud Computing
IT Management
Testing
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Operational Excellence
Reliability Engineering
Collaboration
Python
Flask
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Architecture
Mentorship
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Debugging
Microservices
Database Design
SQL
NoSQL
Terraform
Performance Tuning
Regulatory Compliance
IT Strategy
Supply Chain Management
Predictive Analytics
LinkedIn
Artificial Intelligence

Job Details

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Back End Developer to lead backend development efforts, drive technical decision-making, and build high-quality, scalable backend systems. This role requires deep hands-on expertise and the ability to guide and mentor others.

What you will do

  • Architect, design, and lead development of backend systems using Python and Flask
  • Own the creation and lifecycle of robust RESTful APIs and services
  • Utilize AWS to build scalable, secure, and production-ready cloud solutions
  • Provide technical leadership and mentor junior/mid-level developers
  • Drive best practices for coding, testing, CI/CD, and operational excellence
  • Troubleshoot complex issues, optimize performance, and ensure system reliability
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals

What you need to have

  • Bachelor's Degree and 10 to 12 years of experience
  • Advanced experience with Python and Flask, including building complex backend systems
  • Strong expertise in AWS cloud architecture and services
  • Experience designing scalable backend architectures and APIs
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and make strategic technical decisions
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

What we'd like you to have

  • Experience with distributed systems, microservices, or event-driven architectures
  • Strong database design experience across SQL and NoSQL technologies
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Experience with performance tuning, logging, and monitoring tools
  • Background in security best practices or compliance frameworks
  • Prior experience influencing product direction or technical strategy

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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