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Backend Software Engineer

Bridge Core (BCore)
Gaithersburg, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026
Overview

Backend Software Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD

Active TS (SCI eligibility) clearance 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's mission as a Backend Software Engineer.

Responsibilities

What you get to do every day: You will support a high-visibility application relied on across the organization for data analysis, reporting, and operational decision-making. You'll design and build scalable backend services, develop RESTful APIs, integrate complex data sources, and ensure system reliability and performance in a Linux-based environment.
  • Backend Development: Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Java or Python
  • REST API Development: Design and implement RESTful services to support application functionality and integrations
  • Object-Oriented Design: Apply strong object-oriented design principles to build scalable and maintainable systems
  • Database Development: Write and optimize SQL queries to support application functionality and performance
  • Data Source Integration Coordination: Coordinate with external teams to understand data sources, interfaces, and access patterns, and translate requirements into backend integrations
  • System Design Contribution: Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to backend architecture decisions
  • Linux Environments: Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot applications within Linux-based environments
  • System Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues across application and database layers
  • Code Quality & Best Practices: Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards

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
  • 8-12 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 6-10 with a master's degree

Required Skills:

  • Strong professional experience developing backend applications in Java or Python
  • Proven ability to design and develop RESTful APIs that support scalable application functionality
  • Solid SQL experience, including writing and optimizing queries across relational databases
  • Confident working in Linux-based environments
  • Ability to work independently and drive solutions to moderately complex and complex technical challenges

What is ideal?

  • Experience with Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration technologies
  • Experience with geospatial data and querying (e.g., PostGIS)
  • Experience with Spring Boot, Django, or similar backend frameworks
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes)
  • 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
  • The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is $107,900-$150,00-$195,050. Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee.
  • Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more.

BCore is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $107,900

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