Backend Developer

ManTech seeks a driven and collaborative Backend Developer to join our team in Columbia, MD.In this role, you will support the development and deployment of backend services for secure, mission-driven applications. Your expertise in backend technologies, DevOps practices, and cybersecurity compliance will directly contribute to enhancing system reliability, performance, and authorization in a secure enterprise setting. You will play a vital part in enabling enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global workforce through the Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) organization"”responsible for MPO's foundational Enterprise Information Technology (EIT). Collaborating with customers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and vendors, you will help advance EIT capabilities across Data Center & Compute Services.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Build and maintain backend service components in a fast-paced development environmentHelp maintain system inventories and documentation across the lifecycle to support complianceIntegrate service mesh technologies like Istio to manage traffic flow and securityUtilize Kafka for data streaming and event-driven architectureUse Flux, Kubectl, and Kustomize to implement GitOps-based Kubernetes deploymentsLeverage Docker for containerization and Maven for build automationCollaborate with teams using Jira and Confluence for requirements, tracking, and documentationConduct development and analysis in Linux environments using Python and IntelliJ IDEA (IDE)Participate in Secure the Enterprise (STE) and Secure the Network (STN) activitiesReview Xacta notices and complete SEAR audit log recordsAddress POAMs (Plan of Action and Milestones) related to IAVA findingsMinimum Qualifications:You will bring a strong foundation in backend development and system compliance to succeed in this role:Bachelor's degree with twelve (12) years of technical experienceOR Associate's degree with fifteen (15) years of technical experienceOR High School Diploma/GED with twenty (20) years of technical experiencePreferred Qualifications:Experience managing service meshes and Kubernetes clusters with Istio and RancherProficiency in Redis, Kafka, Docker, Maven, and GitOps workflows using FluxFamiliarity with Kubectl, Kustomize, and Linux-based developmentExperience using Jira, Confluence, and IntelliJ IDEAPython scripting skills, including notebook-based data analysisFamiliarity with Gatekeeper, Xacta, SEAR, LatteArt, STE/STN activities, and POAM managementClearance Requirements:Must have a current/active TS/SCI with PolygraphPhysical Requirements:Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the timeOccasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, including delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Created: 2025-06-28