Backend Developer (Top Secret clearance)

Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.

The Work

We are looking for aBackend Developerto join our team and help build robust scalable and high-performance backend systems. This role focuses on enhancing system performance optimizing data processing workflows and ensuring seamless system integrations. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for maintaining system stability and reliability especially during periods of high-demand usage.

Job Location: Primarily remote with occasional business travel to Washington D.C. and Monterrey California

What You Will Do:

• Design develop and maintain backend services and APIs to support web and mobile applications.

• Enhance system performance and scalability to ensure responsiveness under high-load conditions.

• Optimize data processing pipelines and storage solutions for efficiency and reliability.

• Integrate with internal and third-party systems ensuring secure and seamless data exchange.

• Monitor and troubleshoot backend systems to maintain uptime and performance.

• Collaborate with frontend developers DevOps and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

• Implement best practices for code quality testing and deployment.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.

What You Will Bring With You:

• Candidate must have an active Top Secret clearance or higher

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field.

• 3 years of experience in backend development using languages such as Python or Go.

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:

• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs microservices architecture and system integrations.

• Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) caching strategies and message queues.

• Familiarity with performance tuning load balancing and monitoring tools.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP) and containerization (Docker Kubernetes) is a plus.

Professional Skills:

• Highly effective analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively at all levels of the business.

• Organized detailed oriented and able to prioritize and multi-task.

Working at ICF

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: