Code Metal · 5 months ago
Senior Backend Platform Engineer, Distributed Systems
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expCode Metal is redefining how the DoD makes multi-billion-dollar force-design decisions by creating next-generation wargaming platforms. The Senior Backend Platform Engineer will design, build, and scale FastAPI micro-services, manage high-volume geospatial data, and lead code reviews while ensuring high standards in CI/CD and documentation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Own the service layer—design, build, and scale FastAPI micro-services and lightning-fast ZeroMQ messaging pipelines running in Kubernetes and bare-metal clusters
Wrangle data at speed & scale—shape and query multi-TB Postgres/PostGIS datasets, orchestrate Redis for sub-millisecond state, and keep everything rock-solid under bursty load
Glue the stack together—expose crisp, well-versioned REST & WebSocket endpoints for the frontend crew and simulation kernel
Ship continuously—automate CI/CD, observability, and security hardening to DoD standards; push to prod with confidence
Lead by doing—drive code reviews, mentor teammates, and set the standard for test coverage and documentation
Qualification
Required
4+ years building production backends in modern Python, with deep FastAPI (or equivalent async framework) experience
Proven expertise in ZeroMQ, NATS, Kafka, or similar high-throughput messaging systems
Hands-on with Postgres/PostGIS and Redis in performance-critical workloads
Cloud-native chops—Docker, Kubernetes, and one major provider (AWS, GCP, Azure, or GovCloud)
Active Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one
Preferred
C++ or Rust skills for bridging high-performance simulation modules
Hardened services for FedRAMP / STIG compliance
Observability mindset—Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry
TS/SCI clearance
Benefits
Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
401k with 5% matching
Paid Time Off (Uncapped Vacation, plus Sick & Public Holidays)
Flexible hybrid work arrangement
Relocation assistance for qualifying employees
Company
Code Metal
Code Metal delivers an AI-based development platform that transforms high-level code into edge-optimized, production-ready deployments.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$59.45MKey Investors
AccelShield CapitalJ2 Ventures
2025-11-12Series A· $36.5M
2025-06-26Series Unknown· $6.5M
2024-07-23Seed· $13M
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