Redhawk Administrative Services ยท 3 weeks ago
Back-End Developer, Senior
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expRedhawk Administrative Services is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to lead the design and development of secure back-end services and APIs for IRS digital platforms. The role involves implementing best practices for cloud-native applications, troubleshooting production issues, and collaborating with stakeholders to refine user stories into functional features.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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 800-53, and FISMA requirements
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation in accordance with IRS and Department of the Treasury personnel security policies
Favorable Tier 2 - Moderate Risk Public Trust (SF-85P) investigation
CompTIA Sec+ (or equivalent baseline DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification) (Required)
AWS Certified Developer - Associate (or equivalent cloud certification) (Required)
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 IRS cloud environments, FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800-53 standards
Experience with tools such as Jenkins, Git, SonarQube, NexusIQ, Selenium, and AppDynamics
Expertise in back-end programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Node.js, or Python) and API design for enterprise applications
Strong understanding of secure software development, including encryption, authentication/authorization, and compliance with federal cybersecurity standards
Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs, microservices, and database schemas in a cloud-based environment
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Podman), Kubernetes, and AWS cloud services
Ability to architect scalable, maintainable back-end solutions aligned with enterprise security and compliance requirements
Ability to lead technical decision-making and collaborate effectively with cross-functional Agile teams
Company
Redhawk Administrative Services
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with 10 OCONUS locations, Redhawk Administrative Services (RAS) is an 8(a) small business, certified through the Small Business Administration, 100% tribally owned by the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin and the Potawatomi Development Corporation (PBDC).
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase