Principal Back End Developer (HYBRID)

Software Engineer III Quevera is seeking a Software Engineer III to join our team. At Quevera, we don't just offer jobs—we provide opportunities to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking community that fosters innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. You'll work with industry experts, take on exciting challenges, and have the creative freedom to build cutting-edge solutions, all while advancing your career in a space that truly values your skills and ideas.

REQUIRED - MUST

have a current TS/SCI Polygraph clearance to apply for role. Only those with a current TS/SCI with Poly clearance will be considered. Telework Up to 16 hours per week, however telework hours will depend on tasking for the sprint

Required Experience:

We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer Level 3 with technical experience with:

Required Education/Experience:

• Twenty (20) or more years of experience with the following web application and/or front-end languages and technologies plus a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required OR Twenty-four (24) years of development experience may be substituted for candidates without a qualifying bachelor's degree.
• JavaScript and Front-end JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular or Vue.
• Java, C++, or VB.net
• HTML, CSS, PHP and Perl, Python, Ruby
• Experience developing applications interfacing with REST-based APIs/services in Apache Tomcat/Java or NodeJS.
• Full Software Development Lifecyle (SDLC) experience that includes:
• Serving as the technical lead of multiple software development teams
• Analyzing and translating user requirements into software requirements
• Developing software solutions by analyzing system performance standards
• Provide specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components
• A combination of providing both new software development and capabilities enhancement
• Developing simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Software Integration (new and existing systems)
• Administer, maintain, and implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the application
• Troubleshooting, debugging and defects correction

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with writing Linux based scripts to facilitate application integration using a one or more appropriate server-side languages (i.e. Shell, Python, etc.)
• Modify the repository schema of an existing application to support new data items, develop data mining and data ingest processes for new data, and support integration with middle-tier and back-end APIs
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment
• Experience managing software code using Git & MAVEN
• Experience using Jira and Confluence Why Join Quevera? Award-Winning Culture Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback. Outstanding Benefits We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured IQWay Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities.

We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence. Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law....Visit the Employer site for more details