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Backend Engineer Jobs in Washington D.C.

Find Backend Engineer Jobs in the Washington, D.C., Area

Backend Engineers are tasked with building the server-side of a web application. These specialists are sometimes referred to as backend developers and usually have years of experience, as well as a bachelor's or higher in computer science. Backend Engineers are familiar with programming languages like Java, C++, Ruby, Node.js and Python. They may collaborate in a team with frontend developers in order to make sure everything is running smoothly. These specialists are experienced with CMS, APIs and cloud-computing integrations. They will write code that effectively communicates the database information to the browser. Backend Engineers have knowledge of web server technology like Apache and Nginx. They also understand frameworks like Express.js, as well as version control and security compliances.

Living and Working in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., features booming education and tourism sectors. This city is home to lobbying groups, as well as national trade unions. Being the nation's capital, Washington, D.C., has an economy that's highly built on government. It's host to international organizations like the World Bank and foreign embassies.

Washington, D.C., is a popular tourist destination. This city has a lot of historic places to explore, including monuments and museums. All three branches of the federal government is located in Washington, D.C. The White House and the Capitol are just some of the iconic sites residents and travelers to the area come to visit. It's also simple to get around in this city through the use of public transportation and Uber.

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Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in Washington D.C. earn an average annual salary of
Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in SF Bay Area earn an average annual salary of
$144,372
The salaries of candidates in this role range from a low of $70,000 to a high of $200,000, with a median salary of $145,000.

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Lead Systems Architect
Lead Systems Architect
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Lead Systems Architect
Lead Systems Architect
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.NET Developer
.NET Developer
.NET Developer<br><br>The Challenge:<br><br>Are you looking for an opportunity to not just develop software, but to build a system that will help to make a law enforcement agency's internal busines...
.NET Developer
.NET Developer
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Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
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Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
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Sr. Systems Engineer
Sr. Systems Engineer
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Sr. Systems Engineer
Sr. Systems Engineer
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Sr Architect - Systems
Sr Architect - Systems
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Sr Architect - Systems
Sr Architect - Systems
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Senior Associate Java Developer
Senior Associate Java Developer
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Senior Associate Java Developer
Senior Associate Java Developer
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Lead/Principal Navy Domain Systems Engineer - 00053771
Lead/Principal Navy Domain Systems Engineer - 00053771
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're ...
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Broadcast Systems Support Engineer
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Broadcast Systems Support Engineer
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Systems Engineer - 00053776
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Scientist, Space Vehicle & Systems Architect
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Scientist, Space Vehicle & Systems Architect
Scientist, Space Vehicle & Systems Architect
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Jr Systems Engineer
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Jr Systems Engineer
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Lead Software Engineer - Java/AWS
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Lead Software Engineer - Java/AWS
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Java/J2EE Developer Specialist (18-00753)
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Java/J2EE Developer Specialist (18-00753)
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Ground Systems Operations Engineer
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Ground Systems Operations Engineer
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Java Developer (SME)
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Sr. Java Developer
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Sr. Java Developer
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C++ HPC Software Engineer
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Java/J2EE Developer Senior (18-01019)
Java/J2EE Developer Senior (18-01019)
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Java/J2EE Developer Senior (18-01019)
Java/J2EE Developer Senior (18-01019)
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Sr. Java Developer
Sr. Java Developer
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Sr. Java Developer
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Java Developer (SME)
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Java Developer (SME)
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Systems Integration Engineer - TS/SCI Required
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Systems Integration Engineer - TS/SCI Required
Systems Integration Engineer - TS/SCI Required
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Software Engineer (Java, Spring, CICD)
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Sr. Systems Engineer
Sr. Systems Engineer
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Sr. Systems Engineer
Sr. Systems Engineer
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Sr. Java Developer/Team Lead
Sr. Java Developer/Team Lead
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Sr. Java Developer/Team Lead
Sr. Java Developer/Team Lead
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Senior Software Engineer (Salesforce)
Senior Software Engineer (Salesforce)
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Senior Software Engineer (Salesforce)
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  2. .NET
  3. Java
  4. C++
  5. C