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Backend Software Engineer

Gridiron IT
Fort Belvoir, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/25/2025

Backend Software Engineer


Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Work Type: Onsite

Remote Work: No

Job Description

As a back-end developer, you know that a good site or system needs the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and infrastructure to develop a user-focused solution. We’re looking for a back-end developer with the software engineering skills it takes to help identify potential risks, contribute to solution development, and create efficient and effective systems for our clients.


As a back-end developer, you’ll use the latest architectural approaches and open-source frameworks and tools to help deliver solutions. Using your software engineering knowledge, you’ll work with and learn from the development team to create custom tools, systems, and sites with consistent performance and scalability.


In this role, you’ll make a mission-forward impact as you sharpen your skillset and grow your career. Work with us as we shape systems for the better.


Qualifications


  • Experience with programming languages such as Ruby, Python, C#, Java, or PowerShell
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • HS diploma or GED and 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer, or Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) Certification


Additional Qualifications


  • Experience working on multiple OS platforms, including Linux and Windows
  • Experience with the Windows Computing Environment (CE)
  • Linux CE Certification
  • DoD Approved 8570 - Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification such as CCNA Security, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, Security CE, CND, or SSCP Certification, or higher level IAT Certification


Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.


Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 MAX (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)


Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.


Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.


Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

Salary : $100,000 - $140,000

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