Sr Backend Developer

Description Keystone AI , (BDR) supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving its mission and goals. Our service and solution delivery starts with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance business and technical operations and deployments. BDR is seeking a Sr. Back-End Developer to join our growing team! This position will be performed virtually from the individual’s home office working on EST time schedule. This position requires US Citizenship with an active Public Trust. (Military Veterans and HUBZone candidates are highly encouraged to apply) Role Overview 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 1000-53 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. Required Minimum 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. Preferred: 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). The salary compensation range for this position is 124000-143000. 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. In addition, 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. BDR Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Originally posted on Himalayas