Software Developer (Backend – API)

Job Family :

Data Science & Analysis

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Active Top Secret (TS)

Guidehouse is seeking a Software Developer to join our Technology / AI and Data team supporting mission-critical initiatives for Defense and Security this role you will lead the design and development of backend services that power advanced AI-driven platforms enabling secure scalable and high-performance workflows. You will build and optimize APIs and service layers that integrate AI / ML capabilities retrieval systems and analyst-facing applications while ensuring compliance with rigorous federal security and regulatory standards. Collaborating closely with engineers architects and mission stakeholders you will deliver innovative solutions that enhance operational effectiveness and support national security objectives.

What You Will Do :

• Serves as the lead backend engineer designing implementing and optimizing the API and service layer powering the FBIs AI-based adjudication platform.
• Builds scalable backend services integrating LLM inference retrieval pipelines scoring engines memo-generation tools and analyst-facing applications.
• Ensures backend components meet FedRAMP High RMF CJIS and FBI ATO requirements including secure coding access management structured logging and auditability.
• Collaborates with AI / ML engineers cloud developers frontend developers and mission stakeholders to deliver a unified missionaligned adjudication system.

Backend Architecture & API Engineering

Workflow Orchestration & System Integration

Data Processing Document Handling & Transformation

Security Compliance & Logging

Performance Optimization & Reliability

Collaboration Leadership & Mission Enablement

What You Will Need :

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

Requires a University Degree and minimum 4-6 years of prior relevant experience; (Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree)

5 years of backend engineering experience including 3 years building APIs or microservices.

Proficiency in Python or Java with strong command of REST GraphQL and asynchronous programming patterns.

Experience designing and building secure scalable backend APIs (REST / GraphQL).

Experience with distributed systems async processing message-driven architectures and microservices.

Experience integrating with ML services or external APIs in secure systems.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance.

Once onboard with Guidehouse new hire MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD TOP SECRET / SCI (TS / SCI) security clearance.

AWS services (ECS / EKS Lambda API Gateway SQS / SNS).

8 years of backend engineering experience including 4 years building APIs or microservices.

Specific frameworks (FastAPI NestJS Spring Boot).

Vector DBs or LLM API experience.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include :

Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Account Payable,C++,Community Support,Garment,Import & Export,Java

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1