Back-End Engineer

Who We Are.

At CMiT, we do more than provide real-world solutions. We deliver transformative results. Through cutting-edge technology and process innovations, we are changing how federal and commercial clients worldwide deliver their mission. A service-disabled veteran-owned small business, we take pride in serving our nation through exemplary support for our clients and employees alike.

BACK-END ENGINEER

Our client is modernizing its IT infrastructure by re-engineering external data feeds from on-premises servers to an AWS Serverless technology stack while maintaining integration with an Oracle Database. We are seeking a skilled Back-End Engineer to design, develop, and optimize these data feeds, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable migration. This role requires expertise in back-end development, Oracle Database, and AWS Serverless technologies.

Education/Certification Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree. Experience or education requirements may be met through an equivalent number of combined years of education or experience.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with legacy systems administration (Windows Server, Unix/Linux)
• 2+ years hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud architecture
• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• Experience with database systems (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL)
• Knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, APIs, and integration patterns (SSH, SFTP, TELNET, HTTPS, SMTP, etc)
• Proficiency in scripting interfaces to third-party Application Programming Interfaces (API).
• Proficiency with data manipulation and parsing in various formats, including Binary, CSV, JSON and XML.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Comfortable with a strong culture of documentation
• Proficiency with Confluence for technical documentation and knowledge management and sharing
• Strong experience with Jira for team collaboration and task management
• Ability to create clear, structured documentation including diagrams, workflows, and procedures
• Experience with documentation version control and content governance
• Familiarity with diagramming tools (Visio, PowerPoint, etc)
• Proven track record of successful legacy system modernization projects and in operationalizing custom software in mission critical environments.
• Experience with enterprise integration tools (SQS, EventBridge, Lambda, JMS, etc)
• Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools
• Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an eye for operationalizing modernized implementations and system maintainability
• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible documentation for non-technical people
• Collaborative approach to knowledge sharing and team documentation practices
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation practices
• Willingness to mentor team members and share knowledge of domain and technicalities of work
• Must demonstrate exceptional communication, both written and verbal.
• Must be a team player (team-oriented) and willing to follow directions, as well as take initiative.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS experience and certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or Developer)
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Splunk, ELK stack)
• Experience with agile development methodologies, Jira and accurate estimations

Clearance Required

• Active or ability to obtain a TSA Clearance.

Who Makes It Happen.

At CMiT, we firmly believe that our innovative solutions are only as powerful as the teams harnessing them. Our people are more than just contributors - they are at the heart of everything we do and every success that we earn. Our employees are offered ample options to design a personalized benefits package that best meets their needs. Options include: Medical / Rx

• HSA / FSA
• Dental & Vision
• Life / AD&D
• Long & Short Disability
• Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Education/Training Program
• 401k Retirement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Parental Leave
• Volunteer Time Off
• Flexible Work Locations
• Alternative Work Schedules

CMiT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.