Backend Engineer
Core
Build, maintain, and scale core backend services, APIs, and data processing pipelines for an AI-driven logistics platform supporting national security missions.
Role type
Senior Backend Software Engineer
Builds
Scalable backend services, APIs, and data ingestion pipelines for logistics decision-making systems
Domain
Defense/Logistics + Distributed Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python, Node.js, TypeScript, Java, REST/GraphQL API design, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis, AWS/GCP/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation, unit/integration testing
Preferred skills
Palantir Foundry integration, defense/logistics industry experience, legacy system modernization, open-source contributions
Technologies
Python, Node.js, TypeScript, Java, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis, AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation
Responsibilities
Develop robust scalable backend services and APIs; Design and maintain system architecture; Implement data ingestion pipelines; Participate in code reviews and establish coding standards; Support onboarding and mentoring of new team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
