Software Developer (Backend – API)
Guidehouse2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeMid
Summary
Guidehouse is seeking a Software Developer (Backend – API) to join their Technology / AI and Data team in Huntsville, AL. The role involves leading the design and development of backend services for advanced AI-driven platforms, ensuring compliance with federal security standards.
About the Role
As a Software Developer (Backend – API), you will serve as the lead backend engineer, designing and optimizing APIs and service layers for the FBI's AI-based adjudication platform. Your responsibilities include building scalable backend services, ensuring compliance with security requirements, and collaborating with various teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance operational effectiveness.
About You
Required:
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED 'TOP SECRET' Federal or DoD security clearance.
- US Citizenship.
- University Degree and minimum 4-6 years of prior relevant experience.
- 5 years of backend engineering experience, including 3 years building APIs or microservices.
- Proficiency in Python, Node.js, or Java with strong command of REST, GraphQL, and asynchronous programming patterns.
- Experience designing and building secure, scalable backend APIs (REST/GraphQL).
- Experience with distributed systems, async processing, message-driven architectures, and microservices.
- Experience integrating with ML services or external APIs in secure systems.
Preferred:
- AWS services (ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, SQS/SNS).
- 8+ years of backend engineering experience, including 4+ years building APIs or microservices.
- Specific frameworks (FastAPI, NestJS, Spring Boot).
- Vector DBs or LLM API experience.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
Guidehouse
Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.
Huntsville, AL