Backend Software Developer Jobs

  • Category: Software Developer Jobs
  • Location: Reston, Virginia
  • Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
  • Salary: Estimated: $ 15K to 31K
  • Published on: 2025/09/21

Qualifications
We are looking for backend software engineers/developers who have experience with object-oriented programming languages to operationalize a prototype system developed using a modified Agile software framework
You will be part of a large team that is providing lifecycle software development, cloud engineering and systems engineering for a scalable NextGen space resiliency / flight safety program
Hands on software development experience with the following programming languages (listed in order): JAVA, JEE, C++, or Python
Experience with Spring Boot or Spring Framework
Ability to work with Agile/Scrum methodology in a team environment
Experience with Orchestration Software/Tools (Kubernetes, Docker, or OpenShift)
Experience with integration and development tools, including AWS, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and Docker
Experience with Linux OS and command line interface
Background in any of the following areas: Orbital Dynamics, Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Flight Safety, Space Domain Awareness, Satellite Conjunction Analysis Understanding and/or experience with SAR phenomenology
Experience with GIT
AWS Cloud Computing Skills
Familiarity with NIFI, Apache, Kafka
Kalman Filtering
SME Level: Expert consultant to top management typically with an advanced degree and 13+ years’ experience or a bachelor's with 15+ years of experience or equivalent
Senior Level: 10 years of experience in either (a) software engineering (b) software development or (c) systems engineering for information technology systems and a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent field
Mid-Level: 5 years of experience in either (a) software engineering (b) software development or (c) systems engineering for information technology systems and a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent field
Junior Level: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent field
No experience is required
Benefits
Reston/Chantilly VA - Salary Range $140-$2+0k
Responsibilities
Researching, designing, developing, and/or modifying new application software
Testing software development methodology in an agile environment
Creating microservices
Supporting systems engineering efforts in system design, solution engineering, and software development
Providing ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms
Collaborating cross-functionally with analysts, project managers, and other engineers
Job description
Backend Software Developer

Scuttlebutt Services, LLC - Reston, VA, United States

Reston/Chantilly VA - Salary Range $140-$2+0k

Job Brief

We are looking for backend software engineers/developers who have experience with object-oriented programming languages to operationalize a prototype system developed using a modified Agile software framework. You will be part of a large team that is providing lifecycle software development, cloud engineering and systems engineering for a scalable NextGen space resiliency / flight safety program.

Responsibilities

Researching, designing, developing, and/or modifying new application software

Testing software development methodology in an agile environment

Creating microservices

Supporting systems engineering efforts in system design, solution engineering, and software development

Providing ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.

Collaborating cross-functionally with analysts, project managers, and other engineers

Requirements

Hands on software development experience with the following programming languages (listed in order): JAVA, JEE, C++, or Python

Experience with Spring Boot or Spring Framework

Ability to work with Agile/Scrum methodology in a team environment

Experience with Orchestration Software/Tools (Kubernetes, Docker, or OpenShift)

Experience with integration and development tools, including AWS, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and Docker

Experience with Linux OS and command line interface

Desired/Bonus Skills

Background in any of the following areas: Orbital Dynamics, Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Flight Safety, Space Domain Awareness, Satellite Conjunction Analysis Understanding and/or experience with SAR phenomenology

Experience with GIT

AWS Cloud Computing Skills

Familiarity with NIFI, Apache, Kafka

Kalman Filtering

Education/Experience Requirements

SME Level: Expert consultant to top management typically with an advanced degree and 13+ years’ experience or a bachelor's with 15+ years of experience or equivalent.

Senior Level: 10 years of experience in either (a) software engineering (b) software development or (c) systems engineering for information technology systems and a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent field.

Mid-Level: 5 years of experience in either (a) software engineering (b) software development or (c) systems engineering for information technology systems and a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent field.

Junior Level: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent field. No experience is required.


Company Name: Scuttlebutt Services

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