Spatial Front, Inc. is a recognized workplace seeking a results-driven Backend Software Engineer to support a federal program aimed at modernizing vehicle safety performance evaluation processes. The role involves developing and maintaining scalable web applications and APIs for a mission-critical data platform used by government stakeholders and external partners.
Responsibilities:
- Design and architect backend software applications supporting a modern, data-centric platform
- Develop, maintain, and optimize scalable, high-performance applications using Node.js
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with external data sources
- Implement reusable, modular components and support state management strategies
- Perform unit and end-to-end testing using tools such as Postman
- Participate in peer code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices
- Collaborate closely with senior engineers, UI/UX designers, QA teams, and stakeholders in an Agile/Scrum environment
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues
- Contribute to technical documentation, including system design, APIs, and workflows
- Support CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field OR Six (6) years of equivalent professional experience in place of a degree
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a backend Software Engineer
- Proficiency with Node.js, RESTful APIs, GitHub, AWS, and API Gateway
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum and DevSecOps environments
- Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Public Trust clearance (fingerprinting required)
- Experience developing APIs using Node.js and Express
- Familiarity with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway
- Exposure to Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes
- Understanding of application security best practices, including OAuth and JWT
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Prior experience supporting federal government projects