Senior Backend Developer
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
What You'll Get to Do
CACI's ITEMSS Program is hiring an experienced Back-End software developer for product team based in Pittsburgh and the Northern Virginia areas. Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the Best Practices in Agile Software Development for the Department of Defense.
CACI programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse team is crucial.
The ideal candidate should have a thorough understanding of agile software development practices and experience delivering deployable software in short sprints. They will work as an integral part of an Agile Scrum team-a highly productive team of technical professionals who thrive on supporting the customer's mission and growth objectives. The individual will work in close collaboration with software developers/engineers, stakeholders, and end users within Agile processes.
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
Acts 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
Active participation in release and sprint planning, artifact creation, sprint testing, regression testing, demonstrations and retrospectives and solution releases
Analyzing complex project-related problems and creating innovative solutions involving, scheduling, technology, and methodology
Ensuring 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
Developing new and refining existing process to enhance quality and productivity
Required Skills:
College degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of degree
Deep technical expertise in software design and implementation focused in web applications
Professional Experience: at least seven (7) years related technical experience, with software design, development and implementation
7 years' experience Python development with web frameworks (Django required, Flask preferred)
7 years' experience working with Object Oriented Programming and Service Oriented Architecture
7 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 solutions that are highly creative, exhibit ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness
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 very strong work ethic and a self-starter
Able to be methodical in documenting and testing your own code
Comfortable working independently and as a member of a team
Acts independently to expose and resolve problems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desired Skills:
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
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)
Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$82,100-$172,400
CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
