Software Engineer (Full Stack - Backend Focus)
navstarChantilly (VA)
Software Engineer (Full Stack - Backend Focus)
Posted 5 days ago
navstarChantilly (VA)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Software Engineer (Full Stack / Backend Focus)
Location: Chantilly, VA (On-Site)
Clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Required)
Company: Quantum Science Solutions (QSS)
Compensation: Open
Position Overview:
Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to support a backend development team focused on middleware and backend services. This role requires a strong full-stack foundation with an emphasis on backend development, data processing, and scalable service architecture. The ideal candidate will bring experience in big data technologies, search/indexing platforms, and cloud-based development, along with strong programming expertise across multiple languages. The candidate will work within an Agile environment to develop, deploy, and maintain high-performance backend systems supporting production applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and deploy middleware and backend services in a production environment
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and modern frameworks
- Process and analyze large datasets using big data technologies such as Spark or PySparkPerform data quality analysis to ensure data integrity and consistency
- Implement and manage search/indexing solutions using Solr or Elasticsearch
- Develop backend services using Java, Python, JavaScript, and BashBuild and deploy applications within AWS cloud environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment
- Utilize JIRA and GitHub for task management, version control, and collaboration
- Work within Linux-based environments (e.g., CentOS) to support development and deployment
- Mandatory Skills
- Demonstrated experience utilizing big data technologies such as Spark or PySparkHands-on experience with Solr or Elasticsearch, including:
- Running and managing indexes
- Spinning up clusters
- Loading and managing data
- Performing schema modifications
- Demonstrated experience performing data quality analysis
- Strong proficiency with Regular Expressions (RegEx)
- Programming experience with:
- Java (8+) (Java 17 upgrade planned)
- PythonJavaScriptBashExperience working with AWS services
- Experience developing with Spring Boot and building RESTful APIsExperience using JIRA and GitHubExperience working in Linux environments (e.g., CentOS)
- Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and deploying middleware or backend systems to production
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with distributed or scalable systems
- Familiarity with microservices architectures
- Experience supporting data-intensive applications or analytics platforms
- EducationB.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
Why QSS?At QSS, you're not just filling a role, you're building and sustaining systems that matter. We invest in your growth, foster innovation, and reward technical excellence.
Benefits include:
- Competitive compensation with annual performance bonuses
- Premium Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
- Generous PTO plus Federal Holidays 401(k) with company match
- Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development
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