Backend Developer

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include digital transformation, software development, cloud migration, applications & infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery & analytics, and IT talent solutions.

M9 Solutions is seeking a Backend Developer to workhybrid remote/on-site on a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC.An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of Developers and effectively maintain, debug, and advance the features of the production system.
• Define, assign, and resolve bugs, features, and tasks to enhance or maintain a production codebase using Git source code management within an agile software development team.
• Effectively modify backend services, including cloud serverless artifacts and databases, as well as frontend user interface components, to merge quality software into an operational IC system.
• Participate in multiple weekly agile development working sessions to ensure timely releases of bug fixes and new features.
• Participate in peer reviews of merge requests from team members.
• Perform pre-release testing of bug fixes and new features.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to be on-site 60% of the time at a client SCIF located in Washington, DC.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 4+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, or related fields requiring extensive use of software development, or 3 additional years of demonstrated, practical experience in software development.
• Understanding of both the backend and frontend architectures of the product under development.
• 3+ years of Python experience or certifications.
• AWS Developer Associate or higher certification.
• Experience with software testing to include unit testing and the use of testing frameworks on both the backend and frontend.
• Understand how to use Git source control, Jira ticketing for bugs and features, and documentation development on Confluence.
• Ability to learn new skills independently as the needs of the product change over time.
• Be familiar with most of the following technologies, while remaining flexible to changes in the technology stack:
  • Amazon API Gateway
  • AWS Lambda
  • AWS DynamoDB
  • AWS SQS and SNS
  • CloudWatch
  • IAM
  • Python v3.10, with experience using: REST APIs, requests, Purest, logging
  • Full-Stack Development
  • AWS Developer
  • Familiarity with JSON and XML data structures

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in agile and scrum methodologies.
• Experience in backlog management, including Epic, Feature, User Story development, and refinement.
• Experience with the Microsoft 365 (M365) suite.
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships with team members.

Full-Time Employee Compensation

• M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
• M9 Benefits -

Salary Range

$60,000 - $180,000 USD

M9 Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled.

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. M9 is subject to Executive Order 11246, which requires government contractors to take affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of their employment. Please click here to complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to . Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact M9's Human Resources Department at or at .

With 14+ years of proven delivery and steady growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diversity in driving the vision of the company.

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