Federal Back-End Engineer

Ability to own and manage concurrent initiatives, demonstrating effective judgment in prioritization and time management.

Driven, self-managed, capable of conceiving and implementing solutions on your own and with a team

A strong desire to continuously improve and learn new technologies in a fast-paced Agile development environment

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication, attention to detail and high-quality work

Strong technical documentation ability to support the development process.

Effective communication and collaboration with designers, developers, and product managers.

Ability and interest in mentoring junior and mid-level engineers to foster their growth and development.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.

7+ yrs professional software engineering experience using modern object-oriented or functional languages (Python, Java, Go, Scala, C++, TypeScript, etc).

Experience building applications on cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, using container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Experience building and troubleshooting capabilities in Federally compliant systems such as FedRAMP, IL4/5/6, and other Classified workloads.

Expert proficiency in SQL.

Current security clearance and/or ability to gain and maintain a TS level clearance.

Experience with various database architectures including relational (PostgreSQL) and graph (Neo4j).

Experience building GraphQL backends.

Experience managing and maintaining production infrastructure.

Experience building platform capabilities for internal teams.

Experience using AI-enabled development tools

We are a fully remote company with a strong preference for candidates in the Washington DC area. This job may require up to 5% of travel to be successful.

Horizon3 is not just an equal opportunity employer - we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles of our culture and success. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, hair length or any other legally protected status by law.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects the varied communities we serve. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our ability to create cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. At Horizon3, every team member is valued and supported in an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Come be a part of Horizon3, where your unique contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless.