Code Metal
Senior Backend Platform Engineer, Distributed Systems
Code Metal, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Help redefine how the DoD makes multi-billion-dollar force-design decisions. In this role, you'll fuse physics-driven simulation, interactive computing, and verified AI code-generation to create next-generation wargaming platforms. If building ultra-low-latency APIs, taming high-volume geospatial data, and leading with clean, production-ready Python excites you, let's talk.
What You'll Do
Own the service layer—design, build, and scale FastAPI micro-services and lightning-fast ZeroMQ messaging pipelines running in Kubernetes and bare-metal clusters
Wrangle data at speed & scale—shape and query multi-TB Postgres/PostGIS datasets, orchestrate Redis for sub-millisecond state, and keep everything rock-solid under bursty load
Glue the stack together—expose crisp, well-versioned REST & WebSocket endpoints for the frontend crew and simulation kernel
Ship continuously—automate CI/CD, observability, and security hardening to DoD standards; push to prod with confidence
Lead by doing—drive code reviews, mentor teammates, and set the standard for test coverage and documentation
Why Code Metal?
Mission with impact: your APIs become the nervous system of digital battlefields influencing multi-billion-dollar defense acquisitions
Velocity: tight-knit teams, weekly releases, zero bureaucratic drag
Ownership: no passengers—every engineer ships code that matters
Requirements Must-have credentials
4+ years building production backends in modern Python, with deep FastAPI (or equivalent async framework) experience
Proven expertise in ZeroMQ, NATS, Kafka, or similar high-throughput messaging systems
Hands-on with Postgres/PostGIS and Redis in performance-critical workloads
Cloud-native chops—Docker, Kubernetes, and one major provider (AWS, GCP, Azure, or GovCloud)
Active Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
Bonus points
C++ or Rust skills for bridging high-performance simulation modules
Hardened services for FedRAMP / STIG compliance
Observability mindset—Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry
TS/SCI clearance
Benefits
Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
401k with 5% matching
Paid Time Off (Uncapped Vacation, plus Sick & Public Holidays)
Flexible hybrid work arrangement
Relocation assistance for qualifying employees
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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What You'll Do
Own the service layer—design, build, and scale FastAPI micro-services and lightning-fast ZeroMQ messaging pipelines running in Kubernetes and bare-metal clusters
Wrangle data at speed & scale—shape and query multi-TB Postgres/PostGIS datasets, orchestrate Redis for sub-millisecond state, and keep everything rock-solid under bursty load
Glue the stack together—expose crisp, well-versioned REST & WebSocket endpoints for the frontend crew and simulation kernel
Ship continuously—automate CI/CD, observability, and security hardening to DoD standards; push to prod with confidence
Lead by doing—drive code reviews, mentor teammates, and set the standard for test coverage and documentation
Why Code Metal?
Mission with impact: your APIs become the nervous system of digital battlefields influencing multi-billion-dollar defense acquisitions
Velocity: tight-knit teams, weekly releases, zero bureaucratic drag
Ownership: no passengers—every engineer ships code that matters
Requirements Must-have credentials
4+ years building production backends in modern Python, with deep FastAPI (or equivalent async framework) experience
Proven expertise in ZeroMQ, NATS, Kafka, or similar high-throughput messaging systems
Hands-on with Postgres/PostGIS and Redis in performance-critical workloads
Cloud-native chops—Docker, Kubernetes, and one major provider (AWS, GCP, Azure, or GovCloud)
Active Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
Bonus points
C++ or Rust skills for bridging high-performance simulation modules
Hardened services for FedRAMP / STIG compliance
Observability mindset—Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry
TS/SCI clearance
Benefits
Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
401k with 5% matching
Paid Time Off (Uncapped Vacation, plus Sick & Public Holidays)
Flexible hybrid work arrangement
Relocation assistance for qualifying employees
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
This job posting is current and active.
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