3 days ago
Tampa, FL, USASenior
Base Salary
$150k - $200k/yr
Responsibilities
- Architect, build, and maintain low-latency, high-throughput backend APIs and microservices using TypeScript, Express, and Node.js.
- Own backend features end to end, including database schema design, production deployment on AWS, monitoring, and performance tuning.
- Optimize PostgreSQL workflows and build analytical queries and ingestion pipelines using ClickHouse and Databricks.
- Develop data pipelines, retrieval systems, and backend services that support AI/ML models and real-time intelligence products.
- Translate defense acquisition workflows and user needs into resilient backend architectures in collaboration with product, data, and end users.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of backend engineering experience building and scaling production APIs, distributed systems, and data-intensive applications.
- Deep proficiency with TypeScript and Node.js, including RESTful or GraphQL API development with frameworks such as Express.
- Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, including query optimization, indexing, and schema design, plus analytical or columnar data stores such as ClickHouse or Databricks.
- Experience deploying, scaling, and managing cloud infrastructure on AWS.
- Demonstrated ownership of complex backend systems from architecture through monitoring and performance tuning.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-ownership, fast-paced early-stage startup environment.
- Government, govtech, or defense experience is welcome but not required; passion for the national security mission is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule, including the ability to work from home when needed.
- Sizeable equity opportunity.
- Flexible vacation time.
- Full health, dental, and vision insurance.
Tech Stack
Categories
BackendData Engineering
About Obviant
Obviant unifies national security acquisition data—from requirements and budgets to contracts and vendors—into real-time, source-backed insights that speed decisions and delivery.