[Hiring] Sr Backend Developer @BDR Solutions LLC

Role Description

The Sr. Back-End Developer will focus on building secure, scalable, and high-performing server-side applications and APIs. The developer will work closely with cross-functional teams, including front-end engineers, DevOps, cybersecurity, and IRS stakeholders, to design, develop and maintain back-end solutions aligned with cloud and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of secure back-end services, RESTful APIs, and microservices that integrate with IRS digital platforms.
• Implement best practices for cloud-native applications in an AWS and Kubernetes-based environment, ensuring compliance with IRS Publication 4812, NIST 800-53, and FISMA requirements.
• Collaborate with product owners, technical leads, and stakeholders to refine user stories and translate them into functional back-end features.
• Support CI/CD processes using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and SonarQube, including automated testing and secure deployments.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and assist in developing automated test cases to ensure 90%+ code coverage for critical functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, providing root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes.
• Contribute to performance tuning, scalability testing, and capacity planning to meet IRS standards for availability and load performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation.
• Minimum Requirements: Favorable Tier 2 – Moderate Risk Public Trust (SF-85P) investigation.
• Elevated Eligibility: Tier 4 – High Risk Public Trust (SF-85P) investigation, if duties involve elevated system privileges, access to sensitive systems.
• Staff-Like Access: Contractor personnel must receive a favorable suitability determination before being granted staff-like access to IRS information systems.
• 7+ years of back-end development experience, including at least 3+ years in a senior or lead developer role.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments delivering iterative releases.
• Familiarity with cloud environments, FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800-53 standards.
• Experience with tools such as Jenkins, Git, SonarQube, NexusIQ, Selenium, and AppDynamics.

Requirements

• CompTIA Sec+ (or equivalent baseline DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification) (Preferred).
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate (or equivalent cloud certification) (Preferred).
• Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or other Agile-related certification (Preferred).
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional (Preferred).
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) or similar container-related certification (Preferred).
• Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) or similar secure software development credential (Preferred).

Benefits

• The salary compensation range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000.
• Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Select applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance.
• Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.