Federal Back-End Engineer

Horizon3.ai

Federal Back-End Engineer responsible for developing core products and APIs for cybersecurity. Collaborating within a remote team to enhance data processing and product functionality.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in developing ETL processes and GraphQL APIs to enhance data processing and retrieval. Demonstrates expertise in cloud computing platforms and compliance with federal regulations.

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ETL DevelopmentGraphQL API DesignCloud Computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)SQL ProficiencySecurity Clearance (TS Level)

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Hard Skills

PythonJavaGoScalaC++TypeScriptObject-Oriented ProgrammingFunctional ProgrammingSQLETL Pipelines

Soft Skills

CollaborationUser Experience Enhancement

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetes

Industry Keywords

FedRAMPIL4/5/6 ComplianceClassified Workloads

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerETLGoGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLJavaKubernetesPythonScalaSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop core product features in ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) and GraphQL to support data processing and retrieval.
Design and implement backend APIs in GraphQL to facilitate data interactions between different components of the product.
Build and maintain ETL pipelines for efficient data processing and analytics.
Collaborate with frontend team members to present data in a clear and user-friendly format, enhancing the product's user experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career development opportunities.
Innovative Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
Remote Work: We are a 100% remote company. Enjoy the flexibility to work in the way that supports you and brings out your best.
Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary, equity and benefits. Our benefits include health, vision & dental insurance for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave.