Backend Software Engineer (Poly and 8+ years of experience required)

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Position: Backend Software Engineer (8+ years of experience required)

***(Active Clearance with a Full Scope Poly Required)

We’re on multiple contracts and have many opportunities. It is encouraged if applicants don’t meet all the technical requirements to still apply.

Join Our Team:

Investing in our employees’ growth is a cornerstone of our philosophy. Joining Tiber means access to ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive environment that supports professional development. We believe in providing the tools and resources for our team to thrive and excel in their careers. We recognize that our collective strength lies in the diversity of our talents. Our collaborative work environment encourages cross functional teamwork, idea sharing, and a collective pursuit of excellence. Your skills and perspectives will be integral to our shared success.

Position Description:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Backend Software Developer to join a highly collaborative team. The team supports a variety of areas with a focus on building scalable, secure, and efficient software solutions in a dynamic DevOps environment.

This role emphasizes backend development while also offering opportunities to engage in full-stack tasks, systems integration, and prototype development. You’ll work closely with stakeholders, data analysts, and other developers to deliver tailored solutions in support of fast-paced objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs in support of tools and infrastructure.
• Migrate and modernize legacy applications from Java to Python.
• Integrate new data sources, analytics, and monitoring tools into existing infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement technical solutions that address requirements.
• Provide mentorship to junior developers and share best practices across the team.
• Participate in DevOps workflows including CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and container orchestration.
• Support efforts to identify and implement process improvements, performance optimizations, and system hardening.
• Provide secondary support to a data science team as needed.

Required Experience:

• Backend development with Java and Python
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• Linux systems administration (CentOS, Red Hat)
• Containerization technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher
• Familiarity with GitLab, Jira, and version control workflows
• Systems integration and troubleshooting in complex environments

Desirable Skills:

• Interfacing with RESTful services
• JavaScript, Bash scripting
• Jenkins for CI/CD
• Experience with Airflow, Splunk, or other data platforms
• Exposure to Data Science and Machine Learning concepts and tooling

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must hold an active clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience
   

Physical Requirements:

• This position involves sedentary work with physical requirements expected for at least 50% of the time. Essential functions include prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and talking.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to pe