Software Engineer (Mid-Level, Backend)

About this role

Job Type


Full-time


Description
Spatial Front, Inc. (SFI), a two-time USAToday Top Workplaces awardee and Washington Top Workplaces honoree, is seeking a results-driven
Backend Software Engineer
to support a high-visibility federal program focused on modernizing data-driven processes that evaluate vehicle safety performance. This role supports the development and maintenance of scalable, secure web applications and APIs that power a mission-critical data platform used by government stakeholders and external partners.


The ideal candidate is a collaborative engineer with strong backend development experience, a passion for clean and maintainable code, and comfort working in Agile and DevSecOps environments.


Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect backend software applications supporting a modern, data-centric platform
• Develop, maintain, and optimize scalable, high-performance applications using Node.js
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with external data sources
• Implement reusable, modular components and support state management strategies
• Perform unit and end-to-end testing using tools such as Postman
• Participate in peer code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers, UI/UX designers, QA teams, and stakeholders in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues
• Contribute to technical documentation, including system design, APIs, and workflows
• Support CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions

Requirements
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field OR
• Six (6) years of equivalent professional experience in place of a degree

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a backend Software Engineer
• Proficiency with Node.js, RESTful APIs, GitHub, AWS, and API Gateway
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum and DevSecOps enviro...