Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer

Overview

Active TS clearance (SCI eligibility) and eligibility to obtain a CI poly required

At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it’s architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, or developing cutting edge technology, we succeed because of the expertise, collaboration, and agility of our teams. Our Mission Services division combines enterprise IT, cloud solutions, DevSecOps, systems engineering, software development, and operational support. Bcore accelerates decisive advantage for warfighters and intelligence professionals by fusing human insight, rapid-fire engineering, precision-measured outcomes, and relentless grit into mission-ready solutions. 

Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government’s mission and our client’s business?  Do you have a desire to change how people work?  Are you interested in helping to protect our nation’s cyber interests? Join our growing team supporting the NGA customer missions as a Backend Software Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Design, develop, test, and maintain backend application components using Java or Python
• REST API Development: Develop and maintain RESTful services to support application functionality and system integrations
• Object-Oriented Programming: Apply object-oriented design principles to build scalable and maintainable systems
• Database Development: Write and modify SQL queries to support application functionality and data retrieval
• Data Source Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external teams to understand data sources, formats, and access methods, and support integration into backend systems
• Linux Environments: Develop and troubleshoot applications within Linux-based environments
• Data Processing & Business Logic: Implement backend logic for data transformation, processing, and system workflows
• Bug Fixing & Enhancements: Identify, debug, and resolve application-level defects and performance issues
• Code Quality: Follow coding standards, participate in code reviews, and support documentation efforts

Qualifications

Clearance Required: Active TS clearance (with SCI eligibility) and eligibility to obtain CI poly

Education/Experience:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• 4-8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 2-6 with a master's degree 

• Professional experience developing object‑oriented applications in Java or Python
• Hands‑on experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs
• Basic to moderate experience with SQL capability, including writing queries and working with relational databases
• Working knowledge of Linux‑based environments
• Ability to work independently on defined tasks within established technical frameworks and deliver reliable results

What is ideal?

• Experience with Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration technologies
• Experience with Spring Boot, Django, or similar backend frameworks
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, OpenShift)
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS or Azure)
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Intelligence Community Experience preferred

What you can expect from us

• Recognizing great achievements do not go unnoticed by bcore through service anniversaries, spot awards, and employee referral bonuses
• You’ll join a growing organization of passionate, top-shelf, IT engineering professionals with extensive experience in actively developing the technology revolution in the Intelligence community
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Universal Leave, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more!
• The expected salary range for this position is $87,100 to $157,450. Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements.