BigBear.ai is seeking to lead backend development efforts, drive technical decision-making, and build high-quality, scalable backend systems
Requirements
- Advanced experience with Python and Flask, including building complex backend systems
- Strong expertise in AWS cloud architecture and services
- Experience designing scalable backend architectures and APIs
- Experience with distributed systems, microservices, or event-driven architectures
- Strong database design experience across SQL and NoSQL technologies
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Experience with performance tuning, logging, and monitoring tools
Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and lead development of backend systems using Python and Flask
- Own the creation and lifecycle of robust RESTful APIs and services
- Utilize AWS to build scalable, secure, and production-ready cloud solutions
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior/mid-level developers
- Drive best practices for coding, testing, CI/CD, and operational excellence
- Troubleshoot complex issues, optimize performance, and ensure system reliability
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals
Other
- Bachelor's Degree and 10 to 12 years of experience
- Ability to lead, mentor, and make strategic technical decisions
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Prior experience influencing product direction or technical strategy
- Background in security best practices or compliance frameworks
