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API Backend Developer

Spatial Front, Inc.
Washington, DC Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 11/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026

Description

 

We’re looking for an API Backend Developer with strong full-stack experience and recent NodeJS expertise to support mission-critical applications in an agile environment is a must have.

What You’ll Do

  • Build and maintain APIs in a serverless AWS environment.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, PMs, QA, and developers.
  • Write and test high-quality code (Mocha/Chai).
  • Improve complex systems for performance and availability.

Why Join Us

  • Mission-critical federal work.
  • Agile, collaborative environment.
  • Opportunity to grow and contribute at scale.

Requirements

 What We’re Looking For

  • 5 years of backend/full-stack development experience.  
  • Proficient in NodeJS, TypeScript, and JavaScript.  
  • Hands-on with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFormation, S3, SNS, SQS.  
  • Experience with ElasticSearch.  
  • Strong Agile/Scrum experience.  
  • U.S. work authorization required; Public Trust clearance required (fingerprinting, background check).  
  • Federal project experience is a huge plus!

Other Information:

  • The salary for this position is $80,000 - 120,000 annually
  • This role offers a flexible work arrangement, primarily remote with the understanding that occasional on-site presence may be required to support client needs.
  • For information on SFI's benefits, please visit http://www.spatialfront.com/pages/career.html
  • This is a full-time W2 position.
  • Please no agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-corp.
  • Spatial Front Inc. is an Equal-opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
  • Spatial Front Inc. participates in E-Verify.

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000

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