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Senior Backend Engineer (Python / Django)

Beyond Mission Capable Solutions LLC
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2025

Beyond Mission Capable Solutions (BMCS) LLC is a trusted partner in the cyber community.
Our clients in the Department of Defense, Air Force, Space Force and Federal Aviation have adopted our solutions for cybersecurity acquisition, implementation, and operational risk management challenges while planning for emerging security threats. As technologically sophisticated attacks are increasing, we are looking to grow our team of laser-focused cybersecurity engineers.

Senior Backend Engineer (Python / Django)

Location: Remote (U.S.) — preference for West Coast
Compensation: $175,000–$220,000 competitive equity
Visa: Sponsorship and H-1B transfers welcome


About the Role

We're looking for a seasoned backend engineer with strong Python expertise to join our fast-growing team. You'll play a key role in designing and implementing large-scale zero-trust solutions that give organizations secure, seamless access to their cloud and on-prem environments. This is a high-impact position where you'll influence architecture decisions, ship core features, and help shape the direction of a product used by companies around the world.


What Will You Do
  • Architect, build, and maintain robust backend systems using Python and Django.

  • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver features from concept to production.

  • Write high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code that aligns with industry best practices.

  • Lead code reviews, debug complex issues, and ensure the overall reliability and performance of the platform.

  • Mentor junior engineers and lead larger initiatives as the team scales.

  • Stay on top of emerging technologies and bring fresh thinking to the engineering culture.

  • Work directly with customers and stakeholders to shape product decisions and drive value.


Job Qualifications

Experience & Background

  • 5 years of hands-on backend development experience, including scaling complex systems in fast-growing B2B environments.

  • Proven track record leading projects end-to-end and mentoring less experienced engineers.

  • Extended exposure to security-focused products or environments is a plus.

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field (or equivalent practical experience).

Technical Skills

  • Deep expertise in Python and Django — this is essential.

  • Experience with modern infrastructure tools such as GraphQL, GCP, Kubernetes, and Terraform is strongly preferred.

  • Strong foundational understanding of software architecture, scalability, and reliability.

Soft Skills

  • High energy and ownership mindset — you move quickly and take initiative to solve problems.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.

  • Comfort working in a distributed, remote-first environment.

Nice to Avoid

  • Primarily front-end or "full-stack" engineers without significant backend experience.

  • Data engineers who haven't built and maintained production web applications.


Benefits
  • 100% remote work within the U.S., with a slight preference for West Coast candidates who can occasionally meet in Palo Alto.

  • Medical (PPO, HMO, HDHP), dental, and vision coverage — fully paid for employees.

  • Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter) and Health Savings Account.

  • Flexible Paid Time Off, ~11 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and generous parental leave (6 weeks parental, 14–16 weeks maternity).

  • Retirement options including Traditional and Roth 401(k).

  • Opportunity to join a well-funded Series B startup ($67M total raised) with IPO potential and a culture built on customer focus, continuous improvement, and high agency.

Note: Beyond Mission Capable Solutions LLC maintains a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

For candidates in California: BMCS complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Salary : $175,000 - $220,000

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