DSCA AI Back-End Developer – Software Development Analyst

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Develop and maintain production-grade Python backend services and RESTful APIs .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining Python backend services and RESTful APIs, with a strong focus on security practices, cloud integration, and database management. Proficient in collaborating across teams to build scalable, secure applications in compliance with industry standards.

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Python Backend DevelopmentRESTful API DesignPostgreSQL Database ManagementDevSecOps PracticesAWS Cloud Services Integration

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Hard Skills

PythonFastAPIFlaskDjangoSQLReactTypeScriptGitCI/CDOAuth 2.0

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Boto3AI/RAG ServicesContainerized ApplicationsAutomated TestingSTIG/SRG Compliance

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Zero Trust SecurityDoW/DoD ICAMVulnerability RemediationSecure Software DevelopmentEnterprise Identity Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityDjangoFlaskPostgresPythonReactSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain production-grade Python backend services and RESTful APIs
Design secure API contracts, including schemas, documentation, validation, authentication, authorization, error handling, and versioning
Implement business logic, workflows, asynchronous processing, and integrations with enterprise systems, databases, and AI/RAG services
Integrate services with approved Amazon Bedrock capabilities using Boto3 and defined AI service interfaces
Support streamed AI responses and implement retries, timeouts, logging, auditing, and error recovery
Design and optimize PostgreSQL or equivalent relational database models, queries, transactions, and data-access patterns
Implement Zero Trust-aligned security practices, including DoW/DoD ICAM integration, least-privilege access, secure service-to-service communication, API-level authorization, encryption, secrets management, and audit logging
Develop and remediate application components in accordance with STIG/SRG requirements
Support security assessment and authorization activities
Contribute to DevSecOps practices, including Git, CI/CD, automated testing, containerized delivery, vulnerability remediation, and application monitoring
Develop and maintain React- and TypeScript-based user interface components and workflows as needed
Use approved AI-assisted or agentic coding tools and specification-driven development practices
Maintain accountability for architecture, security, code review, testing, and production readiness
Collaborate with front-end, AI/ML, platform, cybersecurity, and identity teams
Support the Defense Security Cooperation Agency in building secure, scalable services and integrations for an AI-enabled enterprise application in AWS GovCloud IL4/IL5

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience developing Python backend services and RESTful APIs
Experience with FastAPI, Flask, Django, or comparable Python web frameworks
Experience with SQL and relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
Experience integrating cloud services, enterprise systems, and external or internal APIs
Experience integrating applications with AI/LLM or RAG services
Experience with Git, automated testing, CI/CD, secure software development, and containerized applications
Working experience with React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS sufficient to build and maintain enterprise application user interfaces and integrate them with backend APIs
Working knowledge of AWS cloud services and cloud-native application design
Experience implementing authentication, API and service-level authorization, and enterprise identity integration using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, JWT, RBAC, or ABAC
Working knowledge of DoW/DoD ICAM, Zero Trust principles, least-privilege access, and secure software supply-chain practices
Familiarity with applicable DISA STIGs, SRGs, secure configuration requirements, and vulnerability-remediation workflows
Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance at the time of consideration
Must align with Eastern Time Zone core business hours
Software Development 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field; 3 years with Master's; 0 years with PhD; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
Software Development 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field; 7 years with Master's; 4 years with PhD; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
Ability to remain stationary for prolonged periods while working at a computer
Ability to operate a keyboard, mouse, and standard office equipment
Ability to communicate effectively in virtual meetings, briefings, and secure collaboration environments
Ability to review, analyze, and interpret digital data for extended periods
Must maintain a home work environment meeting company and government security requirements
Must work assigned East Coast core business hours
Potential travel under 10% to customer sites on the East Coast

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood education scholarships
Post-secondary education scholarships
Competitive benefits
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth