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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
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$143,225
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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Systems Architect
Systems Architect
Overview<br><br>The IT Architecture Specialist Senior is responsible for the execution of capacity management, performance management, preventive maintenance, diagnosing complex issues, and work wi...
Systems Architect
Systems Architect
Overview<br><br>The IT Architecture Specialist Senior is responsible for the execution of capacity management, performance management, preventive maintenance, diagnosing complex issues, and work wi...
Linux Administrator/Sr. Systems Engineer (19-00195)
Linux Administrator/Sr. Systems Engineer (19-00195)
We are currently seeking a Linux Administrator/Sr. Systems Engineer for a long term contracting position located in Washington, DC (near the Whitehouse). This role will run through 12/31/2019 with ...
Linux Administrator/Sr. Systems Engineer (19-00195)
Linux Administrator/Sr. Systems Engineer (19-00195)
We are currently seeking a Linux Administrator/Sr. Systems Engineer for a long term contracting position located in Washington, DC (near the Whitehouse). This role will run through 12/31/2019 with ...
Software Developer/.Net
Software Developer/.Net
Company Overview<br><br>For 30 years, clients in the private and public sectors have relied upon SOS International LLC (SOSi) for critical operations in the world's most challenging environments. S...
Software Developer/.Net
Software Developer/.Net
Company Overview<br><br>For 30 years, clients in the private and public sectors have relied upon SOS International LLC (SOSi) for critical operations in the world's most challenging environments. S...
Software Development JAVA Engineer
Software Development JAVA Engineer
Job Description:<br><br>Software Development JAVA Engineer - Automated Flight Service (AFSS)<br><br>Leidos has an exciting opportunity as a Software Development JAVA Engineer who will join an Agile...
Software Development JAVA Engineer
Software Development JAVA Engineer
Job Description:<br><br>Software Development JAVA Engineer - Automated Flight Service (AFSS)<br><br>Leidos has an exciting opportunity as a Software Development JAVA Engineer who will join an Agile...
Java/J2EE Developer Senior (18-00912)
Java/J2EE Developer Senior (18-00912)
Scope of Work<br><br>ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE EITHER A US CITIZEN OR HOLD A PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD AS WELL AS BE A DIRECT W-2 EMPLOYEE TO OUR VENDORS.<br><br>Java/J2EE Developer Senior<br><br>The po...
Java/J2EE Developer Senior (18-00912)
Java/J2EE Developer Senior (18-00912)
Scope of Work<br><br>ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE EITHER A US CITIZEN OR HOLD A PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD AS WELL AS BE A DIRECT W-2 EMPLOYEE TO OUR VENDORS.<br><br>Java/J2EE Developer Senior<br><br>The po...
Model Based Systems Engineer and Systems Architect
Model Based Systems Engineer and Systems Architect
Overview<br><br>The Force Level Computing and Systems Development Group of the Air and Missile Defense Sector drives improvements to combat systems that combine radars, electronic warfare systems, ...
Model Based Systems Engineer and Systems Architect
Model Based Systems Engineer and Systems Architect
Overview<br><br>The Force Level Computing and Systems Development Group of the Air and Missile Defense Sector drives improvements to combat systems that combine radars, electronic warfare systems, ...
Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
Overview<br><br>LMI is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a federal program management office (PMO) charged with planning, acquiring, and managing the deployment and operation of technology and ...
Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
Overview<br><br>LMI is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a federal program management office (PMO) charged with planning, acquiring, and managing the deployment and operation of technology and ...
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect
Position Description:<br><br>This position serves a globally dispersed Government client on a highly complex core infrastructure operations and services contract, with a user base of 10,000+ people...
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect
Position Description:<br><br>This position serves a globally dispersed Government client on a highly complex core infrastructure operations and services contract, with a user base of 10,000+ people...
Senior Software Engineer / Java & JavaFX, Swing / Manassas, VA
Senior Software Engineer / Java & JavaFX, Swing / Manassas, VA
Description:Skilled, motivated software engineer needed to work in the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) community, developing submarine weapons and SONAR systems, specifically for international custome...
Senior Software Engineer / Java & JavaFX, Swing / Manassas, VA
Senior Software Engineer / Java & JavaFX, Swing / Manassas, VA
Description:Skilled, motivated software engineer needed to work in the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) community, developing submarine weapons and SONAR systems, specifically for international custome...
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer<br><br>Laurel, MD | Secret Security Clearance Required<br><br>Were searching for the best and brightest Systems Engineer around. Our passion for inventive technology drives us to d...
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer<br><br>Laurel, MD | Secret Security Clearance Required<br><br>Were searching for the best and brightest Systems Engineer around. Our passion for inventive technology drives us to d...
Senior Java Platform Architect (Federal Team)
Senior Java Platform Architect (Federal Team)
Job ID 1006630 Date posted Jun. 20, 2018<br><br>About Us VIDEO<br><br>Founded in 2013, Pivotal Software, Inc., combines our leading cloud-native platform, tools, and methodology to empower the worl...
Senior Java Platform Architect (Federal Team)
Senior Java Platform Architect (Federal Team)
Job ID 1006630 Date posted Jun. 20, 2018<br><br>About Us VIDEO<br><br>Founded in 2013, Pivotal Software, Inc., combines our leading cloud-native platform, tools, and methodology to empower the worl...
Advisory Systems Engineer - Federal (Modern Data Center)
Advisory Systems Engineer - Federal (Modern Data Center)
Job ID R59122 Date posted May. 01, 2019<br><br>Advisory Systems Engineer - Federal (Modern Data Center)<br><br>Competitive salary<br><br>Washington, DC / Remote<br><br>Dell provides the technology ...
Advisory Systems Engineer - Federal (Modern Data Center)
Advisory Systems Engineer - Federal (Modern Data Center)
Job ID R59122 Date posted May. 01, 2019<br><br>Advisory Systems Engineer - Federal (Modern Data Center)<br><br>Competitive salary<br><br>Washington, DC / Remote<br><br>Dell provides the technology ...
Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
Job ID R38491 Date posted Mar. 21, 2019<br><br>Virtustream, a Dell Technologies business, is the enterprise-class cloud company that is trusted by organizations worldwide to migrate and run their m...
Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
Job ID R38491 Date posted Mar. 21, 2019<br><br>Virtustream, a Dell Technologies business, is the enterprise-class cloud company that is trusted by organizations worldwide to migrate and run their m...
System Engineer
System Engineer
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>Systems Engineer:<br><br>SAIC has an opening for top talent to join our SETA to assist an Intelligence Community customer in the Northern Virginia area. Qu...
System Engineer
System Engineer
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>Systems Engineer:<br><br>SAIC has an opening for top talent to join our SETA to assist an Intelligence Community customer in the Northern Virginia area. Qu...
Missile Defense Systems Engineer and Analyst
Missile Defense Systems Engineer and Analyst
Do you love to tinker with systems and algorithms?<br><br>Are you passionate about data analysis?<br><br>Do you like contributing to groundbreaking innovations for missile defense applications?<br>...
Missile Defense Systems Engineer and Analyst
Missile Defense Systems Engineer and Analyst
Do you love to tinker with systems and algorithms?<br><br>Are you passionate about data analysis?<br><br>Do you like contributing to groundbreaking innovations for missile defense applications?<br>...
System Engineer - Lead
System Engineer - Lead
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>JOB DESCRIPTION:<br><br>Job Title: Systems Engineer (Lead) Description: SAIC is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to support the implementation of IT<br><br>
System Engineer - Lead
System Engineer - Lead
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>JOB DESCRIPTION:<br><br>Job Title: Systems Engineer (Lead) Description: SAIC is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to support the implementation of IT<br><br>
Missile Defense Systems Engineer and Analyst
Missile Defense Systems Engineer and Analyst
Do you love to tinker with systems and algorithms?<br><br>Are you passionate about data analysis?<br><br>Do you like contributing to groundbreaking innovations for missile defense applications?<br>...
Missile Defense Systems Engineer and Analyst
Missile Defense Systems Engineer and Analyst
Do you love to tinker with systems and algorithms?<br><br>Are you passionate about data analysis?<br><br>Do you like contributing to groundbreaking innovations for missile defense applications?<br>...
Systems Engineer (MBSE)
Systems Engineer (MBSE)
Do you love applying your systems engineering skills to critical national needs?<br><br>Can you be counted on to solve some of the country's most significant defense problems?<br><br>If so, we're l...
Systems Engineer (MBSE)
Systems Engineer (MBSE)
Do you love applying your systems engineering skills to critical national needs?<br><br>Can you be counted on to solve some of the country's most significant defense problems?<br><br>If so, we're l...
Software Systems Engineer Sr Principal
Software Systems Engineer Sr Principal
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>JOB DESCRIPTION: Performs technical planning, high level and detailed requirements definition, test planning and execution (to include use cases, test proc...
Software Systems Engineer Sr Principal
Software Systems Engineer Sr Principal
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>JOB DESCRIPTION: Performs technical planning, high level and detailed requirements definition, test planning and execution (to include use cases, test proc...
Systems Engineer (VG01167)
Systems Engineer (VG01167)
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>SAIC is looking for a Systems Engineer to come join our team in Springfield, VA.<br><br>Must be able to travel 1 day a week to Beltsville, MD.<br><br>This ...
Systems Engineer (VG01167)
Systems Engineer (VG01167)
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>SAIC is looking for a Systems Engineer to come join our team in Springfield, VA.<br><br>Must be able to travel 1 day a week to Beltsville, MD.<br><br>This ...
Human Systems Engineer (Experienced)
Human Systems Engineer (Experienced)
Are you passionate about rapidly prototyping and designing innovative, usable systems?<br><br>Are you a leader looking for a creative outlet and truly impactful work?<br><br>If so, we're looking fo...
Human Systems Engineer (Experienced)
Human Systems Engineer (Experienced)
Are you passionate about rapidly prototyping and designing innovative, usable systems?<br><br>Are you a leader looking for a creative outlet and truly impactful work?<br><br>If so, we're looking fo...
Lab Systems Engineer (VG01329)
Lab Systems Engineer (VG01329)
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>SAIC has an opening for a Lab Systems Engineer located in Springfield, VA.<br><br>Position Description:<br><br>The Vanguard 221 program provides transparen...
Lab Systems Engineer (VG01329)
Lab Systems Engineer (VG01329)
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>SAIC has an opening for a Lab Systems Engineer located in Springfield, VA.<br><br>Position Description:<br><br>The Vanguard 221 program provides transparen...
Lead Systems Engineer (C4ISR/C5ISR) - 28685
Lead Systems Engineer (C4ISR/C5ISR) - 28685
Job Description<br><br>Responsibilities/Qualification<br><br>In support of PMS377 LHA Program, the Lead Systems Engineer provides systems engineering support and technical expertise for C4ISR/C5ISR...
Lead Systems Engineer (C4ISR/C5ISR) - 28685
Lead Systems Engineer (C4ISR/C5ISR) - 28685
Job Description<br><br>Responsibilities/Qualification<br><br>In support of PMS377 LHA Program, the Lead Systems Engineer provides systems engineering support and technical expertise for C4ISR/C5ISR...
Senior Systems Engineer (C5ISR) - 28686
Senior Systems Engineer (C5ISR) - 28686
Job Description<br><br>Responsibilities/Qualification<br><br>In support of PMS377 LHA Program, the Lead Systems Engineer provides systems engineering support and technical expertise for C5ISR items...
Senior Systems Engineer (C5ISR) - 28686
Senior Systems Engineer (C5ISR) - 28686
Job Description<br><br>Responsibilities/Qualification<br><br>In support of PMS377 LHA Program, the Lead Systems Engineer provides systems engineering support and technical expertise for C5ISR items...
Senior Engineer Systems
Senior Engineer Systems
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>SAIC support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) to advance the practice of Cybersecurity and Software As...
Senior Engineer Systems
Senior Engineer Systems
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>SAIC support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) to advance the practice of Cybersecurity and Software As...
Chief Systems Engineer (VG01300)
Chief Systems Engineer (VG01300)
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>SAIC has Chief Systems Engineer located in Washington, DC.<br><br>Position Description:<br><br>This position is in support of the Department of State (DOS)...
Chief Systems Engineer (VG01300)
Chief Systems Engineer (VG01300)
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>SAIC has Chief Systems Engineer located in Washington, DC.<br><br>Position Description:<br><br>This position is in support of the Department of State (DOS)...
Server Management Technical Lead
Server Management Technical Lead
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>The Server Management Technical Lead performs high-level, day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for complex operating systems, workstat...
Server Management Technical Lead
Server Management Technical Lead
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>The Server Management Technical Lead performs high-level, day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for complex operating systems, workstat...
Systems Engineer Sr
Systems Engineer Sr
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>JOB DESCRIPTION:<br><br>As part of a large Engineering Support Services (ESS) Team, the candidate will provide systems engineering and acquisition support ...
Systems Engineer Sr
Systems Engineer Sr
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>JOB DESCRIPTION:<br><br>As part of a large Engineering Support Services (ESS) Team, the candidate will provide systems engineering and acquisition support ...
Sr. Software Engineering / Sonar Engineering / Systems Integration
Sr. Software Engineering / Sonar Engineering / Systems Integration
Job Description<br><br>* Skilled, motivated software engineer needed to work in the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) community, developing submarine weapons and SONAR systems.<br>* Performs software sy...
Sr. Software Engineering / Sonar Engineering / Systems Integration
Sr. Software Engineering / Sonar Engineering / Systems Integration
Job Description<br><br>* Skilled, motivated software engineer needed to work in the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) community, developing submarine weapons and SONAR systems.<br>* Performs software sy...
Expert Systems Engineer
Expert Systems Engineer
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>SAIC seeks an Expert Systems Engineer to lead engineering teams in taking a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, s...
Expert Systems Engineer
Expert Systems Engineer
Job Description<br><br>Description<br><br>SAIC seeks an Expert Systems Engineer to lead engineering teams in taking a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, s...

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Top Skills for Backend Engineers

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  2. .NET
  3. Java
  4. C++
  5. C