Principal Back End Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Back End Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a TS/SCI Full Scope Poly clearance and strong expertise in back end development technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and guiding the development of the back end portion of our software products, ensuring that they are scalable, secure, and efficient.

Our Client focuses on Software Engineering in the Cloud and Cyber Security domains. Our client's specialties include implementing real-time solutions and analytics through the use of interactive applications and the integration of industry-standard software stacks for both enterprise data intelligence and cyber security protection against network threats and exploits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain the back end portion of our software products using cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
• Lead and guide a team of back end engineers, providing technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front end developers, UX/UI designers, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality products.
• Conduct code reviews, ensure coding standards are adhered to, and help to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure that the back end architecture is scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest back end development trends and emerging technologies, and apply them to improve our products and processes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and contribute to the development of best practices for back end development.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to convey complex technical concepts in an understandable manner.

Must Have's:

• Active TS/SCI-FSP
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in back end software development.
• Strong expertise in back end technologies such as Node.js, Python, and Java.
• Proven experience in leading and guiding a team of back end engineers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and solve complex technical challenges.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with front end development technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Angular.
• Experience with cloud computing technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, and MongoDB.

Nice to Have's:

• Active participation in open-source software development communities.
• Contributions to technical blogs, publications, or conference presentations.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement / 401k
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance, AD/D, STD/LTD
• Professional Development
• Certification Award / Bonus
• Company Sponsored Activities

Salary: $165,000-205,000

Mission Box Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for potential access to classified information. Accordingly, US Citizenship is required. Our strategic partner is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of our strategic partner.