Backend Engineers

MQ Prime is a Virginia based small business who are experts in the world of Cyber Engineering and Software Development. Built on decades of expertise, we support Commercial and Government clients, providing development, design and implementation of cutting-edge solutions. Our personnel maintain support for cyber solutions throughout all of the Government and continue to develop capabilities to fill operational gaps.

MQ Prime offers a salary and benefits package that surpasses industry standards while also providing a varied and expanding portfolio of programs at multiple classification levels to enable employee growth. We want you to grow as we do. Come join us!

We are looking for Backend Engineers of varying levels of experience to support the development, integration, and deployment of advanced intelligence capabilities into test and operational environments. You will be a member of a project team responsible for configuring and maintaining backend systems, integrating various tools, and updating core codebases. This role requires strong expertise in Java, geoserver technologies, and experience with pipeline integration and deployment.

Principal Responsibilities:

Lead and execute the migration and updating of codebases from Java 8 to Java 17, including extracting hard coded properties for better flexibility.
Integrate and deploy backend pipelines, including Jenkins, across multiple environments.
Work with geoserver to handle geospatial data and ensure proper backend functionality.
Collaborate with teams to optimize performance, maintain databases, and streamline backend infrastructure across different network environments.
Ensure smooth integration and communication between backend systems and other components within the operational infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements:

Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance and be willing to work in a classified environment.
Willingness to take a hands-on role in backend system integration, deployment, and maintenance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline (4 years of additional experience may be substituted for a degree).
7+ years of experience in backend engineering, with strong expertise in Java (particularly experience migrating from Java 8 to Java 17).
Hands-on experience with pipeline integration and deployment using Jenkins.
Experience with geoserver and geospatial data integration.
Familiarity with databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB.

Desired Skills:

Experience with NiFi configuration, workflow development, and deployment.
Experience with cloud infrastructures and integrating backend systems in hybrid cloud environments.
Proficiency in Python for scripting, data processing, and automation tasks.
Understanding of machine learning pipelines and their integration into backend systems.
Experience with Docker for containerization and deployment in multi-environment systems.
Ability to guide teams in adopting and optimizing backend technologies for large-scale operations.