Backend Software Engineer – Agent Foundation

Northrop Grumman

. Build and maintain backend services and APIs for agent registration, configuration, versioning and administration .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,600 - $193,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in backend service development, API design, and database management, with a strong focus on security and compliance in government environments. Proficient in implementing authentication and authorization solutions while utilizing modern development practices and tools.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Backend Software DevelopmentAPI Design and IntegrationDatabase Schema DesignAuthentication and AuthorizationAutomated Testing and Debugging

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

PythonTypeScriptJavaC#GoSQLREST APIsSchema MigrationsAsynchronous ProcessingContainerization

Tools & Technologies

GitDockerFastAPINode.jsPostgreSQLRedisAzureCI/CD PipelinesLangSmithMCP Servers

Industry Keywords

Secure Government EnvironmentsAccess ControlsSecurity RequirementsControlled Change ProcessesOIDCOAuth 2.0

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureDockerJavaJavaScriptNode.jsPostgresPythonRedisSQLTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain backend services and APIs for agent registration, configuration, versioning and administration
Design database schemas, migrations and reliable data access
Implement authentication, authorization, input validation and auditable administrative actions
Develop background jobs, queues and event processing with retries and failure recovery
Integrate services with LangSmith, model gateways and enterprise APIs
Write automated tests and use logs, metrics and traces to diagnose production issues
Review code, document APIs and support software releases and maintenance
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, data science, or a related STEM discipline with 5 or more years of relevant professional experience—or a master’s degree with 3 or more years of relevant experience for Level 3
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, data science, or a related STEM discipline with 8 or more years of relevant professional experience—or a master’s degree with 6 or more years of relevant experience for Level 4
Experience developing production backend software using Python, TypeScript, Java, C#, Go or comparable languages
Experience with APIs (e.g. REST APIs), SQL, relational databases and schema migrations
Experience with queues, caches, scheduled jobs or asynchronous processing
Understanding of service authentication, authorization and protection of sensitive data
Experience with Git, automated testing, debugging and collaborative software delivery
Experience supporting systems in secure government environments, including access controls, security requirements and controlled change processes
Ability to obtain and maintain any security clearance required for the position
U.S. citizenship may be required based on the final clearance determination
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. docker)
Preferred: Experience with FastAPI, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis or comparable technologies
Preferred: Experience with Azure, containers and automated deployment pipelines
Preferred: Experience with LangSmith or other AI application tooling
Preferred: Experience building versioned APIs and reusable developer capabilities
Preferred: Experience with developing CI/CD Pipelines
Preferred: Experience implementing authentication and authorization solutions using OIDC and OAuth 2.0
Preferred: Experience with developing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility, depending on position
Shift differential, depending on position
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business