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Backend Application Engineer (Python) (Linthicum, MD)

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.
Linthicum, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
**Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: None

Basic Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
  • 8 years of applicable professional experience.

Job Description:
  • As part of the Secure the Enterprise initiative, develop capabilities to shift from the current manual system security evaluation and authorization process to a new model that emphasizes automation, streamlined processes and approvals, continuous monitoring and assessment, and network data gathering across the entire life cycle of a project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • The Application Engineer (Backend) will provide the development, test, deploy, and sustainment of various Python based ReST end points, microservices, and data model management capabilities utilizing Django and Flask frameworks to interact with data models stored in MariaDB or MongoDB and send data upon request, in JSON format, to UI front ends.
  • The developer will provide middleware and backend support to all system applications.

Required Experience:
  • Python
  • Docker
  • Experienced using Django or Flask
  • Databased experience using MongoDB or MariaDB
  • ReST endpoint development
  • Micro service model

Desired Experience:
  • AWS or other cloud experience
  • JSON and/or XML serialization
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Git version control
  • Agile

Salary: $225,000 - $235,000 annually

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents - available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match - immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a full time position

Salary : $225,000 - $235,000

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