Backend Developer (Remote)

A Backend Developer is needed to manage a sustainment and enhancement project. This position will be full-time and fully remote within the United States.

Note : The contract has not been awarded; this position remains unfunded and is contingent upon the award of the contract.

Responsibilities

Manage backend development for legacy modernization, sustainment, and enhancement.

Assist with development planning of system and deployment, ensuring compliance with software standards.

Prepare operating instructions and documentation of program development.

Analyze system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.

Work alongside a team of front-end and back-end developers in a multi-project environment.

Maintain high standards of excellence within the team by establishing good practices and habits.

Diagnose and correct data discrepancies to ensure accuracy.

Add new features and maintain the integrity of existing features within assigned tools.

Assist in the collection and documentation of user requirements, development of user stories, estimates, and work plans.

Support BA team in preparing reports, manuals, operational procedures, and other project documentation.

Integrate with necessary applications in collaboration with system development teams.

Proactively communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Analyze detailed system factors including input / output requirements, information flow, hardware / software requirements, and alternative problem-resolution methods.

Participate in code reviews and Sprint Reviews to ensure adherence to deliverables and specifications.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelors degree with 8+ years of experience (or commensurate experience).

Experience with tech stack development.

Experience working with databases.

Experience using GitHub.

Strong analytical and investigation skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Experience with Agile methodology and Scrum processes.

Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle.

Demonstrated success in a remote work environment.

Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience with Federal Agencies.

Familiarity with the Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP) project management methodology.

Knowledge and experience working in a Scrum / Agile environment.

Experience with Jira and Confluence.

Experience working on large government-facing platforms.

Clearance Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability / Public Trust clearance.